FAQs
Short, practical answers to common questions Montana local government officials and staff encounter in their day‑to‑day work.
- What are the Methods to Alter the Form of Municipal Government?
- What are Hatch Act Limits on Political Activities?
- What is the Law of Local Government?
- What is the Scope of Montana's Local Government Review?
- What is the Timeline for the Sixth Voter Review?
- What are the Required Qualifications for Municipal Office?
- What are Vacancies in Municipal Office?
- What are the Quasi-Judicial Functions of the Governing Body?
- What to do When the Municipality is Called for a Reference Check?
- Why Conduct Background Checks on Potential Hires?
- What is Nepotism?
- What are Frequently asked questions about minimum wages?
- What is the Oath of Office?
- What is Compensation of Municipal Officers?
- What is the Court's Relationship to the Legislative and Executive Branches?
- What is the Executive Supervisory Role vs Legislative Oversight Role?
- How to Deal with Misconduct of Elected Officials?
- How to Veto Ordinances and Resolutions?
- How to Conduct Legal and Efficient Council Meetings?
- What are resources for a Performance Review?
- What is the Requirement of Due Process?
- What is Compensation Law?