2-15-142. Guiding principles and documentation. In formulating or implementing policies or administrative rules that have direct tribal implications, a state agency shall document its consideration of the following principles:

Terms Used In Montana Code 2-15-142

  • Agency: means an office, position, commission, committee, board, department, council, division, bureau, section, or any other entity or instrumentality of the executive branch of state government. See Montana Code 2-15-102
  • Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of judicial proceedings. See Montana Code 1-1-202
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201

(1)a commitment to cooperation and collaboration;

(2)mutual understanding and respect;

(3)regular and early communication;

(4)a process of accountability for addressing issues; and

(5)preservation of the tribal-state relationship.