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Committee defers legal-representation item; references Montana code for town study process
Summary
Members briefly reviewed materials on legal representation and the study-commission process for towns and referenced specific Montana code sections, then postponed substantive action until further preparation.
The committee opened an item on representation in legal matters and an update on the local-government study-commission process, referencing Montana statutory language. Members pointed to specific code sections (discussed as "7-3171" and related citations) and noted a distinction in state law between towns and cities that could affect how study commissions are formed and whether commissioners are elected or appointed.
No formal action was taken. Members agreed to treat the packet of statutes as reference material and to return to the topic once they had time to review details; some members expressed interest in scheduling a follow-up presentation or seeking clarification from counsel on the difference between elected and appointed study commissioners.
Ending: Committee postponed decisions and will consider legal representation and study-commission procedures at a later meeting, after members have time to review the statutory references.
