Montana § 13-37-107 Commissioner Of Political Practices -- Qualifications

Montana Statutes

§ 13-37-107 — Commissioner Of Political Practices -- Qualifications

Montana § 13-37-107

Title 13ELECTIONS

Ch. 37CONTROL OF CAMPAIGN PRACTICES

Part 1Commissioner of Political Practices

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Mont. Code Ann. § 13-37-107 (2026).

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13-37-107 . Commissioner of political practices -- qualifications. The individual appointed to serve as commissioner:

(1)must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Montana as provided in 13-1-112 ;

(2)on the date of appointment, must be registered to vote in Montana;

(3)in the 2 years immediately preceding the date of the appointment, may not have:

(a)served as a fundraiser for a candidate for public office;

(b)served as an officer in a political party or for a political committee; or

(c)participated in the management or conduct of a campaign by a candidate for public office;

(4)must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

(a)a confirmable track record of highly ethical professional behavior;

(b)the demonstrable ability to be firm, fair, and unbiased

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13-37-107 . Commissioner of political practices -- qualifications. The individual appointed to serve as commissioner:
(1) must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Montana as provided in 13-1-112 ;
(2) on the date of appointment, must be registered to vote in Montana;
(3) in the 2 years immediately preceding the date of the appointment, may not have:
(a) served as a fundraiser for a candidate for public office;
(b) served as an officer in a political party or for a political committee; or
(c) participated in the management or conduct of a campaign by a candidate for public office;
(4) must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
(a) a confirmable track record of highly ethical professional behavior;
(b) the demonstrable ability to be firm, fair, and unbiased in carrying out professional responsibilities;
(c) the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
(d) the ability to interpret statutes, legal opinions, and regulations;
(e) the ability to supervise, organize, and motivate employees; and
(f) knowledge of the standards of evidence and due process rights that are applicable to judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings.