5-12-203. Term — officers — compensation. (1) Appointments are for 2 years, and a member of the committee shall serve until the member’s term of office as a legislator ends or until a successor is appointed, whichever occurs first.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 5-12-203

  • Chambers: A judge's office.
  • 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 committee shall elect one of its members as presiding officer and other officers that it considers necessary. If a party has a majority of both chambers, the presiding officer must be from that party.

(3)Members of the committee are entitled to receive compensation and expenses as provided in 5-2-302.