Montana § 2-16-635 Officer To Remain In Office Until Results Declared -- Filling Of Vacancy

Montana Statutes

§ 2-16-635 — Officer To Remain In Office Until Results Declared -- Filling Of Vacancy

Montana § 2-16-635

Title 2GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATION

Ch. 16PUBLIC OFFICERS

Part 6Montana Recall Act

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Mont. Code Ann. § 2-16-635 (2026).

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2-16-635 . Officer to remain in office until results declared -- filling of vacancy. The officer named in the recall petition continues in office until the officer resigns or the results of the recall election are officially declared. If a majority of those voting on the question vote to remove the officer, the office becomes vacant and the vacancy must be filled as provided by law. However, the officer recalled may not be appointed to fill the vacancy.

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2-16-635 . Officer to remain in office until results declared -- filling of vacancy. The officer named in the recall petition continues in office until the officer resigns or the results of the recall election are officially declared. If a majority of those voting on the question vote to remove the officer, the office becomes vacant and the vacancy must be filled as provided by law. However, the officer recalled may not be appointed to fill the vacancy.