Montana Code 2-17-803. Capitol complex advisory council established — membership — staff services — compensation
2-17-803. Capitol complex advisory council established — membership — staff services — compensation. (1) There is a capitol complex advisory council.
Terms Used In Montana Code 2-17-803
- Committee on committees: Committees formed in each party conference and responsible for nominating the party's Senators to committee membership and committee leadership positions. Nominations are subject to approval by the full party conference and to a formal vote of the Senate.
- 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.
(2)The council consists of nine members as follows:
(a)two members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker on a bipartisan basis;
(b)two members of the senate appointed by the committee on committees on a bipartisan basis;
(c)two public members appointed by the governor; and
(d)the director or the director’s designee of each of the following agencies:
(i)the Montana historical society established in 22-3-101;
(ii)the Montana arts council established in 2-15-1513; and
(iii)the department of administration established in 2-15-1001.
(3)The council shall select a presiding officer, who may call meetings to conduct council business. The department of administration shall provide staff services to the council.
(4)(a) A council member appointed under subsection (2)(c) is entitled to compensation not to exceed the daily allowance provided for in 5-2-301(3) for compensation of legislators for each day in which the member is actually and necessarily engaged in performing council duties and to travel expense reimbursement as provided in 2-18-501 through 2-18-503.
(b)A council member designated under subsection (2)(d) is not entitled to compensation for services as a member of the council.
(c)A council member appointed under subsection (2)(a) or (2)(b) is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in 5-2-302.