Montana State Legislature
Office of the Commissioner of Political Practices
Office of the Commissioner of Political Practices
Agency Leadership
Chris Gallus, Commissioner of Political Practices
Appointed February 2023 for 6-year term
Agency Website
https://politicalpractices.mt.gov/
Agency Overview
The Commissioner of Political Practices (COPP) is charged to protect and ensure the integrity and transparency of campaigns, politics, and government in Montana. The office monitors and enforces Montana’s campaign finance laws, the ethical standards for legislators, public officers, and state employees, and investigates campaign finance and lobbying complaints. The COPP is an independent and nonpartisan office. the COPP oversees:
- Campaign practices and campaign finance disclosure,
- Lobbyists’ disclosure,
- Business interest disclosure of statewide and state district candidates, elected state officials, and state department directors,
- Ethical standards of conduct for legislators, public officers, and state employees, and
- Investigates legitimate campaign finance and lobbying complaints that arise.
A complete list of the duties and functions of the Commissioner of Political Practices is outlined in Title 13, Chapter 37, Part 1, MCA.
Required Reports to SAVA
- Commissioner of Political Practices Report - 13-37-120, MCA
Most Recent Legislative Audit Report
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Financial-Compliance Audit: Office of the Commissioner of Political Practices (April 2021) - Full Report - Summary
Agency Budget Information
