House Bill No. introduced by S. Kelly and others proposes amendments to the membership requirements of county planning boards in Montana. The bill revises Section 76-1-211 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to allow for greater flexibility in the composition of these boards. Specifically, it changes the requirement that at least one member of a county planning board must "must" be a member of a conservation district or a related entity to "may," thereby allowing for the possibility that such representation is not mandatory.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that if a city or town becomes represented on the county planning board, additional members must be appointed by the respective city councils. This amendment aims to ensure that the planning boards can better reflect the interests of both rural and urban constituents within the county, promoting a more inclusive approach to local governance and planning.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 76-1-211
HB0782_1(1): 76-1-211
HB0782_1(2): 76-1-211
HB0782_1(3): 76-1-211
HB0782_1: 76-1-211