Montana Code 2-15-3102. Board of livestock — composition
2-15-3102. Board of livestock — composition. (1) There is a board of livestock.
Terms Used In Montana Code 2-15-3102
- Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
- 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
(2)The board consists of seven members appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate. Each member must be a resident of the state and an active livestock producer. A member must be appointed upon the recommendation of the related industry and must have the following qualifications:
(a)four are cattle producers;
(b)one is a dairy producer representing the dairy and poultry industry;
(c)one is a swine producer; and
(d)one is a sheep producer.
(3)An appointee is vested with all the powers and duties of office before being confirmed by the senate, as are directors in 2-15-111(2).
(4)The governor shall designate the presiding officer of the board.
(5)A member shall serve for a term of 6 years.
(6)Members of the board must be reimbursed and compensated as are members of quasi-judicial boards in 2-15-124(7).