Montana § 20-15-226 Personal Liability Of Trustees

Montana Statutes

§ 20-15-226 — Personal Liability Of Trustees

Montana § 20-15-226

Title 20EDUCATION

Ch. 15COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTS

Part 2Organization and Trustees

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Mont. Code Ann. § 20-15-226 (2026).

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20-15-226 . Personal liability of trustees.

(1)The trustees of each community college district are responsible for the proper administration and utilization of all money of the district. Failure or refusal to do so constitutes grounds for removal from office.

(2)Trustees consenting to illegal use of money are jointly and individually liable to the district for any losses sustained by the district. The county attorney shall prosecute any proceedings arising pursuant to this section, or a party seeking such action may retain private counsel. The party commencing the action is liable for the costs if the action fails.

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20-15-226 . Personal liability of trustees. (1) The trustees of each community college district are responsible for the proper administration and utilization of all money of the district. Failure or refusal to do so constitutes grounds for removal from office.
(2) Trustees consenting to illegal use of money are jointly and individually liable to the district for any losses sustained by the district. The county attorney shall prosecute any proceedings arising pursuant to this section, or a party seeking such action may retain private counsel. The party commencing the action is liable for the costs if the action fails.