Montana Code 7-15-4439. Conduct of business
7-15-4439. Conduct of business. (1) A simple majority of commissioners constitutes a quorum.
Terms Used In Montana Code 7-15-4439
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- 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.
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
(2)When the office of the first presiding officer of the authority becomes vacant, the authority shall select a presiding officer from among its members. An authority shall select from among its members a vice presiding officer.
(3)An authority may:
(a)employ a secretary who is the executive director, technical experts, and other officers, agents, and employees, permanent and temporary, that it may require and shall determine their qualifications, duties, and compensation;
(b)call upon the corporation counsel or chief law officer of the city for legal services that it may require or employ its own counsel and legal staff;
(c)delegate to one or more of its agents or employees powers or duties that it may consider proper.