Montana § 85-5-102 - Appointment Of Chief Commissioner
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 85-5-102 — Appointment Of Chief Commissioner, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85-5-102. Appointment Of Chief Commissioner
Appointment of chief commissioner. When the judge of the district court appoints two or more commissioners to admeasure and distribute the waters mentioned in 85-5-101 , the judge may appoint one of them as chief commissioner and empower the chief commissioner to exercise direction and control over the other commissioners in the discharge of their duties. The judge may depose the person appointed as chief commissioner from that position and appoint another as chief commissioner whenever it appears to the judge that better service may be given to the water users by making the change.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 85-5-102
What does Montana Code Annotated § 85-5-102 cover?
Section 85-5-102 ("Appointment Of Chief Commissioner") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 85-5-102?
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