Montana Code 20-15-226. Personal liability of trustees
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20-15-226. Personal liability of trustees. (1) The trustees of each community college district are responsible for the proper administration and utilization of all money of the district. Failure or refusal to do so constitutes grounds for removal from office.
Terms Used In Montana Code 20-15-226
- district: means the territory, regardless of county boundaries, organized under the provisions of this title to provide public educational services under the jurisdiction of the trustees prescribed by this title. See Montana Code 20-6-101
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
- Trustees: means the governing board of a district. See Montana Code 20-1-101
(2)Trustees consenting to illegal use of money are jointly and individually liable to the district for any losses sustained by the district. The county attorney shall prosecute any proceedings arising pursuant to this section, or a party seeking such action may retain private counsel. The party commencing the action is liable for the costs if the action fails.