Montana § 20-15-223 - Vacancies
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 20-15-223 — Vacancies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-15-223. Vacancies
Vacancies. (1) A community college trustee position is vacant whenever the incumbent: (a) dies; (b) resigns; or (c) is removed under the provisions of 20-15-227 . (2) A trustee position is also vacant whenever an elected candidate fails to qualify under the provisions of 20-3-307 . (3) Any vacancy of a trustee position shall be filled by appointment by majority vote of the remaining trustees, and the person appointed shall hold office until the next regular school election day, when a trustee shall be elected for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 20-15-223
What does Montana Code Annotated § 20-15-223 cover?
Section 20-15-223 ("Vacancies") 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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