2-16-101. Classification of public officers. (1) The public officers of this state are classified as follows:

Terms Used In Montana Code 2-16-101

  • 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

(a)legislative;

(b)executive;

(c)judicial;

(d)ministerial officers and officers of the courts.

(2)This classification is not to be construed as defining the legal powers of either class.

(3)Executive officers are either:

(a)civil; or

(b)military.