7-13-3012. Governing body to administer district. (1) The members of the governing body are ex officio commissioners of the district formed under the provisions of this part and have jurisdiction over the system within the district. The governing body is responsible for the proper functioning and maintenance of the system.

Terms Used In Montana Code 7-13-3012

  • District: means a district authorized in 7-13-3002 to provide a system. See Montana Code 7-13-3001
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • 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.
  • System: means a public water supply, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, or any combination of water supply, sanitary sewer, or storm sewer systems. See Montana Code 7-13-3001

(2)The governing body is responsible for the condition and maintenance of all publicly owned roads, streets, alleys, land, parks, or other thoroughfares within the boundaries of the district affected by the construction or maintenance of the structures under control and jurisdiction of the district.