Montana Code 2-15-142. Guiding principles and documentation
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2-15-142. Guiding principles and documentation. In formulating or implementing policies or administrative rules that have direct tribal implications, a state agency shall document its consideration of the following principles:
Terms Used In Montana Code 2-15-142
- Agency: means an office, position, commission, committee, board, department, council, division, bureau, section, or any other entity or instrumentality of the executive branch of state government. See Montana Code 2-15-102
- Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of judicial proceedings. See Montana Code 1-1-202
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(1)a commitment to cooperation and collaboration;
(2)mutual understanding and respect;
(3)regular and early communication;
(4)a process of accountability for addressing issues; and
(5)preservation of the tribal-state relationship.