Montana Code 69-12-206. Investigations by commission
69-12-206. Investigations by commission. (1) Any investigation, inquiry, or hearing which the commission has power to undertake or to hold under the provisions of this chapter may be undertaken or held by or before any member of the commission or by and before any agent or examiner of the commission designated for the purpose by the commission. Every finding, order, or decision made by a member of the commission or agent or examiner of the commission so designated, together with a statement in writing of the reasons therefor (which statement must be included in the finding, order, or decision, pursuant to the investigation, inquiry, or hearing) when approved and confirmed by the commission and ordered filed in its office shall be considered the finding, order, or decision of the commission.
Terms Used In Montana Code 69-12-206
- commission: means the public service commission provided for in 2-15-2602. See Montana Code 69-1-101
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Writing: includes printing. See Montana Code 1-1-203
(2)An agent or examiner of the commission designated as aforesaid may administer oaths, examine witnesses, and receive evidence.