90-1-131. (Temporary) State-tribal economic development commission -- composition -- compensation for members. (1) There is a state-tribal economic development commission administratively attached to the office of the governor as prescribed in 2-15-121.
     (2) The commission is composed of nine members, each appointed by the governor to 3-year staggered terms commencing on July 1 of each year of appointment, and must include:
     (a) the state coordinator of Indian affairs;
     (b) one member from the department of commerce;
     (c) one member from each of the seven federally recognized tribes in Montana. If a tribal government nominates or otherwise recommends more than one person for membership on the commission, the governor shall select one individual from among those recommended persons.
     (3) Each member may be reappointed for successive terms.
     (4) The members of the commission shall elect a presiding officer from among the members.
     (5) Six members of the commission constitute a quorum and the affirmative vote of the majority of the members present is sufficient for any action taken by the commission.
     (6) Any vacancy on the commission must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
     (7) Each member of the commission is entitled to reimbursement for expenses as provided in 2-18-501 through 2-18-503. (Terminates June 30, 2001--sec. 19, Ch. 512, L. 1999.)

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 512, L. 1999.