Montana § 7-3-203 - Duties Of Executive

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 7-3-203 — Duties Of Executive, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 7-3-203. Duties Of Executive

Duties of executive. The executive shall: (1) enforce laws, ordinances, and resolutions; (2) perform duties required by law, ordinance, or resolution; (3) administer affairs of the local government; (4) carry out policies established by the commission; (5) recommend measures to the commission; (6) report to the commission on the affairs and financial condition of the local government; (7) execute bonds, notes, contracts, and written obligations of the commission, subject to the approval of the commission; (8) report to the commission as the commission may require; (9) attend commission meetings and may take part in discussions; (10) execute the budget adopted by the commission; and (11) appoint, with the consent of the commission, all members of boards, except the executive may appoint without the consent of the commission temporary advisory committees established by the executive.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Montana Code Annotated § 7-3-203 cover?

Section 7-3-203 ("Duties Of Executive") 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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