Montana Code 7-11-1022. Multiple jurisdictions
7-11-1022. Multiple jurisdictions. (1) A special district created by a combination of local governments acting together must be administered according to an interlocal agreement. The interlocal agreement may determine whether the administrative body of the special district consists of the entire membership of all governing bodies from the participating jurisdictions or representatives of each governing body or jurisdiction.
Terms Used In Montana Code 7-11-1022
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Governing body: means the legislative authority of a local government. See Montana Code 7-11-1002
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Special district: means a unit of local government that is authorized by law to perform a single function or a limited number of functions. See Montana Code 7-11-1002
(2)A special district created by a combination of local governments acting together may enlarge an existing service district, but may not supersede or void an existing contract, district, or interlocal agreement under which the same service is currently provided to residents of one or more of the participating jurisdictions. The local governments acting together may agree to alter an existing contract, district, or interlocal agreement as necessary.
(3)The local governments shall proportionally share the ownership of real or personal property acquired by the district pursuant to their interlocal agreement.