2-15-1521. Cultural and aesthetic projects advisory committee. (1) There is a cultural and aesthetic projects advisory committee.

Terms Used In Montana Code 2-15-1521

  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.

(2)The committee consists of 16 members, appointed as follows:

(a)eight members appointed by the Montana historical society board of trustees; and

(b)eight members appointed by the Montana arts council.

(3)Members serve terms of 4 years beginning January 1 following their appointment.

(4)A member may be removed by the appointing authority.

(5)All vacancies must be filled by the original appointing authority.

(6)The committee shall elect a presiding officer and a vice presiding officer.

(7)Members of the committee are entitled to compensation of $25 a day and travel expenses, as provided for in 2-18-501 through 2-18-503, for each day in attendance at a committee meeting.