Montana § 7-32-4103 - Supervision Of Police Department

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 7-32-4103 — Supervision Of Police Department, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 7-32-4103. Supervision Of Police Department

Supervision of police department. The mayor in all cities and towns or the manager in those cities operating under the commission-manager plan has charge of and supervision over the police department. The mayor or manager shall appoint all the members and officers of the department. Subject to the provisions of this part, the mayor or manager may suspend or remove any member or officer of the force. The mayor or manager shall make rules, not inconsistent with the provisions of this part, the other laws of the state, or the ordinances of the city or town council, for the government, direction, management, and discipline of the police force.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 7-32-4103

What does Montana Code Annotated § 7-32-4103 cover?

Section 7-32-4103 ("Supervision Of Police Department") 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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