What is Alteration by Citizen Petition (Popular Initiative)?
Citizen Initiative: A Direct Path to Changing Local Government in Montana
The authority and process for altering municipal government form, structures and powers by popular initiative are set forth at 7-3-125 through 161, MCA, which require that the petition be signed by at least 15 percent of the electors registered at the most recent municipal election. Upon receipt of an authenticated citizen initiative, the municipal government is obliged to call an election on the proposed alteration.