80-11-1002. Pulse crop committee — officers — meetings — reimbursement. (1) The members of the committee shall elect a presiding officer from among the committee members. The presiding officer serves a 1-year term.

Terms Used In Montana Code 80-11-1002

  • Committee: means the Montana pulse crop committee provided for in 2-15-3007. See Montana Code 80-11-1001
  • 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.

(2)The committee shall meet at least once a year and at other times as called by the presiding officer or by any three voting members of the committee.

(3)Committee members may not receive a salary but are entitled to compensation as provided in 2-15-122 for each day they are engaged in the transaction of official business. Members must be reimbursed as provided in 2-18-501 through 2-18-503 for travel expenses incurred while on official business.