Montana Code 76-15-313. Operation of supervisors
76-15-313. Operation of supervisors. (1) The supervisors shall annually elect a presiding officer from their members.
Terms Used In Montana Code 76-15-313
- Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
(2)A majority of the supervisors constitute a quorum, and except as otherwise specifically provided, the concurrence of a majority in any matter within their duties is required for its determination.
(3)Upon the unanimous approval of the board of supervisors, a supervisor may receive compensation for the supervisor’s services, including travel expenses as provided for in 2-18-501 through 2-18-503, incurred in the discharge of the supervisor’s duties. However, a supervisor may not receive compensation for attendance at a regularly scheduled meeting of the board of supervisors.