Montana Code 20-2-502. Appointment of commissioners to the education commission of the states
20-2-502. Appointment of commissioners to the education commission of the states. (1) The seven members of the education commission of the states representing Montana are:
Terms Used In Montana Code 20-2-502
- Commissioner: means the commissioner of higher education created by Article X, section 9, subsection (2), of the Montana constitution and 2-15-1506. See Montana Code 20-1-101
- 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.
- Superintendent of public instruction: means that state government official designated as a member of the executive branch by the Montana constitution. See Montana Code 20-1-101
(a)the governor;
(b)one senator appointed by the committee on committees;
(c)one representative appointed by the speaker of the house;
(d)the superintendent of public instruction; and
(e)three persons appointed by the governor, including:
(i)one educator engaged in the field of higher education; and
(ii)two educators engaged in the field of K-12 education.
(2)The term of each commissioner appointed by the legislature is 4 years, and legislators shall serve until the expiration of their appointments, even though their legislative terms may have ended. The commissioners appointed by the governor shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.