7-13-2201. Definitions. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, as used in this part and part 23, the following definitions apply:

Terms Used In Montana Code 7-13-2201

  • board of directors: means the board of directors of the district elected or appointed as provided in 7-13-2231. See Montana Code 7-13-2201
  • County: means one or more counties and includes a city within the county or counties. See Montana Code 7-13-2201
  • District: means a district formed under the provisions of this part and part 23. See Montana Code 7-13-2201
  • Municipality: means a municipality or a consolidated city and county, city, or town and includes all corporations organized for municipal purposes within a district. See Montana Code 7-13-2201
  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • 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

(1)”Board” or “board of directors” means the board of directors of the district elected or appointed as provided in 7-13-2231.

(2)”County” means one or more counties and includes a city within the county or counties.

(3)”District” means a district formed under the provisions of this part and part 23. A district is a unit of local government separate and distinct from a municipality, but a district may be treated as a municipality when applying for a grant, a loan, or other financial assistance from the state.

(4)”Municipality” means a municipality or a consolidated city and county, city, or town and includes all corporations organized for municipal purposes within a district.

(5)”Qualified elector” means a person who meets the criteria under 7-13-2212.