90-15-302. Natural heritage program
90-15-302. Natural heritage program. (1) There is a Montana natural heritage program to be operated by the library. In order to establish the program, the library may contract with an independent contractor or may employ necessary staff. In order to minimize costs, the library or other state agencies may make available state resources and facilities to […]
90-14-109. Coordination requirements — coordination of programs
90-14-109. Coordination requirements — coordination of programs. The governor shall ensure that program activities under this part be coordinated with similar programs administered under federal acts and programs already established in this state in order to maximize coordination of programs and to prevent overlapping and duplication of services. History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 534, L. 1993.
90-14-110. Contracts and cooperative agreements authorized under part
90-14-110. Contracts and cooperative agreements authorized under part. A contract or cooperative agreement may be authorized under this part for the purposes of an exemption from the Montana Procurement Act pursuant to 18-4-132(3)(k) only if: (1) the contract implements a community service project consistent with the provisions of 90-14-105; and (2) the contract does not involve an activity […]
90-11-101. Legislative policy
90-11-101. Legislative policy. The legislature finds and declares that: (1) a considerable portion of the citizens of the state of Montana are American Indians; (2) since statehood, Indian citizens of the state of Montana have lived on reservations set apart for those purposes by the United States of America, and by virtue of their isolation and supervision by […]
90-11-102. Duties and assistance
90-11-102. Duties and assistance. (1) It is the duty of the state director of Indian affairs to carry out the legislative policy set forth in 90-11-101. (2) The state director shall: (a) meet at least quarterly with tribal governments and become acquainted with the problems confronting the Indians of Montana; (b) meet with executive branch directors on issues arising […]
90-14-101. Short title
90-14-101. Short title. This part may be cited as the “Montana Community Service Act”. History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 534, L. 1993.
90-14-102. Definitions
90-14-102. Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) ”Commission” means the commission on community service appointed by the governor to assist in implementation of this part. (2) ”Community service” means any kind of public service that provides a benefit to the state of Montana, any of its political subdivisions, […]
90-14-103. Office of community service
90-14-103. Office of community service. (1) There is an office of community service, which is headed by a director and established in the office of the governor. (2) The purpose of this office is to: (a) renew the ethic of civic responsibility in the state; (b) encourage the citizens of the state, regardless of age or income, to engage […]
90-14-104. Commission on community service
90-14-104. Commission on community service. (1) The governor shall appoint a commission on community service composed of up to 15 members. (2) Members must include a representative from a tribal government and from at least four state agencies in the following functional areas: (a) natural resources; (b) human services; (c) labor; (d) K-12 education; (e) higher education; and (f) military affairs. (3) Members may […]
90-14-105. Duties and powers of state agencies
90-14-105. Duties and powers of state agencies. (1) The following state agencies are responsible for developing and implementing community service opportunities consistent with the mission and functions of each agency: (a) The office of public instruction implements volunteer projects in elementary and secondary public, private, and home schools in Montana, including activities sponsored by schools or community-based […]