What are Vacancies in Municipal Office?
"Causes and Procedures for Declaring a Vacancy in Montana Municipal Offices"
A vacancy in a municipal office, such as the office of mayor or member of the council, occurs as prescribed by law and includes such occurrences as: death, resignation or removal from office of the incumbent or the incumbent’s absence from the city or town for 10 days without the consent of the council. A vacancy may also arise as a result of the incumbent’s “open neglect or refusal to discharge duties,” ceasing to be a resident of the municipality, or conviction of a
felony. (See 7‐4- 4111, MCA, for a complete listing of occurrences which will cause a vacancy in municipal office.) A determination that a vacancy exists in an elected municipal office should be recorded in the minutes of a council meeting.
felony. (See 7‐4- 4111, MCA, for a complete listing of occurrences which will cause a vacancy in municipal office.) A determination that a vacancy exists in an elected municipal office should be recorded in the minutes of a council meeting.