Montana Code 2-15-1821. Coal board — allocation — composition
2-15-1821. Coal board — allocation — composition. (1) There is a coal board composed of seven members.
Terms Used In Montana Code 2-15-1821
- Department: means a principal functional and administrative entity that:
(a)is created by this chapter within the executive branch of state government;
(b)is one of the 20 principal departments permitted under the constitution; and
(c)includes its units. See Montana Code 2-15-102
(2)The coal board is allocated to the department of commerce for administrative purposes only as prescribed in 2-15-121.
(3)The governor shall appoint a seven-member coal board, as provided under 2-15-124.
(4)(a) Subject to subsections (4)(b) and (4)(c), the members of the coal board are selected as follows:
(i)two from the impact areas; and
(ii)two with expertise in education.
(b)At least two but not more than four members must be appointed from each district provided for in 2-15-156.
(c)In making the appointments, the governor shall consider people from the following fields:
(i)business;
(ii)engineering;
(iii)public administration; and
(iv)planning.