This bill aims to revise the administration laws governing county water and sewer districts. Key changes include the removal of certain appointed board positions, the allowance for nonvoting ex officio members on the district boards under specific circumstances, and the requirement for a municipal appointment in districts that purchase water from a municipality. Additionally, the bill clarifies the commencement date of a director's term of office and eliminates bond requirements for certain administrative personnel within these districts.

The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 7-13-2231, 7-13-2232, 7-13-2233, 7-13-2234, 7-13-2259, and 7-13-2262, while also repealing section 7-13-2279. These changes are intended to streamline the governance of water and sewer districts and enhance their operational efficiency. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
HB0035_1.pdf: 7-13-2231, 7-13-2232, 7-13-2233, 7-13-2234, 7-13-2259, 7-13-2262
HB0035_2.pdf: 7-13-2231, 7-13-2232, 7-13-2233, 7-13-2234, 7-13-2259, 7-13-2262
HB0035_3.pdf: 7-13-2231, 7-13-2232, 7-13-2233, 7-13-2234, 7-13-2259, 7-13-2262
Amended: 7-13-2231, 7-13-2232, 7-13-2233, 7-13-2234, 7-13-2259, 7-13-2262
Introduced: 7-13-2231, 7-13-2232, 7-13-2233, 7-13-2234, 7-13-2259, 7-13-2262