7-4-4301. Qualifications for mayor. (1) A person is not eligible for the office of mayor unless the person:

Terms Used In Montana Code 7-4-4301

  • 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

(a)is at least 21 years old;

(b)has been a resident of the state for at least 3 years; and

(c)has been a resident for at least 2 years preceding the election to office of the city or town or an area that has been annexed by the city or town.

(2)The office of mayor of a city or town is considered vacant if the individual elected as mayor ceases to be a resident of the city or town.