22-3-101. Historical society. The historical society of Montana, originally organized under the provisions of an act of the legislative assembly of the territory of Montana entitled “An Act to Incorporate the Historical Society of Montana”, approved February 2, 1865, and thereafter made to become the historical society of the state of Montana by an act approved […]
22-3-102. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply: (1) ”Committee” means the executive committee of the board of trustees of the Montana historical society. (2) ”Historic records” means manuscripts, papers, maps, charts, journals, diaries, photographs, business records, voice recordings, films, video tapes, or other records illustrative of the history of Montana in particular and generally […]
22-3-103. Historical library — independence from other libraries, museums, or galleries. (1) There is a historical library, to be maintained and operated by the Montana historical society. (2) The historical library and any historical museum administered by the society in accordance with the provisions of this part shall be independent of any other library, museum, or gallery […]
22-3-104. Appointment and qualifications of board of trustees. (1) The government and administration of the society are vested in a board of 15 trustees appointed by the governor, by and with the consent of the senate. Three each of the original members of the board shall be appointed for 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-year terms. […]
22-3-105. Compensation and expenses of trustees. Each member of the board of trustees shall be compensated and receive travel expenses as provided for in 2-15-124. History: En. 82A-507 by Sec. 1, Ch. 272, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 51, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 203, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 23, Ch. 453, L. 1977; R.C.M. […]
22-3-106. Executive committee. The trustees may select an executive committee of five trustees and delegate to the committee such functions in aid of the efficient administration of the affairs of the society as the trustees deem advisable. History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 47, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 44-521.
22-3-107. Authority of board. The powers and duties of the trustees are as follows: (1) to elect annually from among their number a president, a vice president, and a secretary; (2) to adopt bylaws for their own government and to make rules, not inconsistent with law, for the proper administration of the society in the interests of preserving […]
22-3-108. Function of director — employment of assistants. The director is fully responsible for the immediate direction, management, and control of the society, subject to the general programs and policies established by the trustees. The director may appoint and employ all assistants and employees required for the management of the historical society, subject to approval by […]
22-3-109. Official seal. The design of the official seal of the society shall be substantially as follows: a central group representing a covered immigrant wagon drawn by two yoke of oxen, showing prairie in the foreground, mountains in the background, and directly beneath it the figures “1865”. The seal shall be 2 inches in diameter and […]
22-3-110. Decor of quarters. The offices, library, museums and galleries, and quarters for the activities of the society in the veterans’ and pioneers’ memorial building shall be decorated, fitted, furnished, and maintained in dignity and in harmony with the purposes of the society. All furniture and fittings for storage and the use of the library shall […]
22-3-111. Financing of society. The society may engage in such fundraising drives and public contribution campaigns as will contribute to its continued development and support. It may produce, reproduce, sell, or exchange art objects, film, books, photographs, magazines, pamphlets, and museum objects which are appropriate and will bring credit to the society and to Montana. It […]
22-3-112. Renumbered 22-2-301. Code Commissioner, 1983.
22-3-113. Acquisitions trust. There is an account in the governmental fund category permanent fund type to be known as the Montana historical society acquisitions trust, to be used exclusively for the acquisition of items or collections as provided in 22-3-114. History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 4, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 34, L. 2001.
22-3-114. Use of acquisitions trust funds — principal nonexpendable — investment of principal — reversion of unspent revenue. (1) The principal of the acquisitions trust established in 22-3-113 is intended to be a permanent fund subject to investment by the board of investments in accordance with investment principles established for the investment of state funds in […]
22-3-115. Montana historical interpretation state special revenue account. (1) There is a Montana historical interpretation state special revenue account within the state special revenue fund established in 17-2-102. (2) There must be paid into the Montana historical interpretation state special revenue account money allocated from the lodging facility use tax proceeds allocated by 15-65-121. (3) Money in the […]
22-3-116. (Temporary) Montana historical society membership special revenue account — use — statutory appropriation. (1) There is a Montana historical society membership account in the state special revenue fund established in 17-2-102. (2) There must be paid into the account money received from the purchases of memberships to the Montana historical society. (3) Money in the account is […]
22-3-117. (Temporary) Montana original governor’s mansion special revenue account — use — statutory appropriation. (1) There is a Montana original governor’s mansion account in the state special revenue fund established in 17-2-102. (2) There must be paid into the account money allocated from tours of the mansion. (3) Money in the account is statutorily appropriated, as provided in […]
