Montana Statutes
§ 20-3-102 — Term, Oath, And Vacancy
Montana § 20-3-102
JurisdictionMontana
Title 20EDUCATION
Ch. 3ELECTED OFFICIALS
Part 1Superintendent of Public Instruction
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Bluebook
Mont. Code Ann. § 20-3-102 (2026).
Text
20-3-102 . Term, oath, and vacancy.
(1)The superintendent of public instruction shall hold office at the seat of government for a term of 4 years. The superintendent shall assume office on the first Monday of January following election and shall hold the office until a successor has been elected and qualified. Any person elected as the superintendent of public instruction shall take the oath of a civil officer.
(2)If the office of superintendent of public instruction becomes vacant, it must be filled in the manner prescribed by The Constitution of the State of Montana.
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Legislative History
En. 75-5703 by Sec. 12, Ch. 5, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 75-5703; amd. Sec. 271, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
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