The bill amends Section 37-61-102 of the Montana Code Annotated to clarify the responsibilities of the Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court regarding the Attorneys' Examining Board. Specifically, it establishes that the Chief Justice is responsible for appointing members of the board, which is composed of members of the bar in good standing, and may consist of up to seven members. The Chief Justice also has the authority to release, dismiss, or remove any member of the board and appoint new members as needed.

Additionally, the bill specifies that a majority of the board constitutes a quorum for conducting examinations and outlines that the board will perform its duties under the guidance of the Chief Justice, who will prescribe the relevant rules. The amendments replace references to the "supreme court" and "court" with "chief justice," thereby centralizing the appointment and oversight authority with the Chief Justice.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-61-102
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