Montana § 2-16-502 - Resignations
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 2-16-502 — Resignations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-16-502. Resignations
Resignations. Resignations must be in writing, must stipulate an effective date, and must be submitted as follows: (1) by the governor and lieutenant governor, to the legislature if it is in session and, if not, then to the secretary of state; (2) by all officers commissioned by the governor, to the governor; (3) by senators and members of the house of representatives, if the legislature is not in session, to the secretary of state and, if it is in session, to the presiding officer of the branch to which the member belongs, who must immediately transmit the same to the secretary of state; (4) by all county and township officers not commissioned by the governor, to the clerk of the board of commissioners of their respective counties; (5) by all other appointed officers, to the body or officer that appointed them; (6) by all trustees of school districts, to the clerk of the respective school district, provided for in 20-3-325 ; (7) in all cases not otherwise provided for, by filing the resignation in the office of the secretary of state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 2-16-502
What does Montana Code Annotated § 2-16-502 cover?
Section 2-16-502 ("Resignations") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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