Montana Statutes
§ 5-13-303 — Term And Removal
5-13-303 . Term and removal.
(1)The legislative auditor is responsible solely to the legislature.
(2)(a) The legislative auditor shall hold office for a term of 2 years beginning with July 1 of each even-numbered year.
(b)The committee may not condition the legislative auditor's reemployment after a 2-year period based on the review, recommendation, or feedback of a state agency.
(c)A tie vote by the committee does not negate approval of the legislative auditor's continued employment after initial appointment or reappointment after a 2-year period.
(d)The committee may remove the legislative auditor for misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance in office at any time after notice and hearing.
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 7, Ch. 249, L. 1967; Sec. 79-2307, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 79-2309 by Sec. 8, Ch. 367, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 79-2309; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 48, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 253, Ch. 61, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 147, L. 2021; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 183, L. 2021.
Nearby Sections
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§ 5-13-101
Title And Purpose Of Chapter§ 5-13-102
Definitions§ 5-13-201
Legislative Audit Committee§ 5-13-203
Meetings -- Compensation§ 5-13-301
Legislative Audit Division§ 5-13-302
Appointment And Qualifications§ 5-13-303
Term And Removal§ 5-13-304
Powers And Duties§ 5-13-308
Audit Standards And Objectives§ 5-13-309
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