What is a Self- Governing Charter?
Self-governing Charter
Article XI, Section 6, Montana Constitution
MCA 7-3-701 – MCA 7-3-709
• May exercise any executive legislative, administrative power not prohibited by the Montana
Constitution, law, or charter.
• Charter shall define powers, structures, privileges, rights, duties and limitations of the local
government
Article XI, Section 6, Montana Constitution
MCA 7-3-701 – MCA 7-3-709
• May exercise any executive legislative, administrative power not prohibited by the Montana
Constitution, law, or charter.
• Charter shall define powers, structures, privileges, rights, duties and limitations of the local
government