Montana § 7-4-2405 - Appointment Of Deputies In Certain Counties
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 7-4-2405 — Appointment Of Deputies In Certain Counties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-4-2405. Appointment Of Deputies In Certain Counties
Appointment of deputies in certain counties. (1) A deputy county officer or deputy designated by a county officer may not be appointed in a county having a taxable valuation of less than $5 million and a population of less than 2,000 unless the appointment, term of service, and compensation is authorized by the board of county commissioners. (2) The board may not approve any compensation in payment for services of a person appointed by or acting under an elected or appointed officer of the county if the person's appointment has not been authorized by the board as provided in this section.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 7-4-2405 cover?
Section 7-4-2405 ("Appointment Of Deputies In Certain Counties") 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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