Right of initiative and referendum
(1) The powers of initiative and referendum are reserved to the electors of each local government. Resolutions and ordinances within the legislative jurisdiction and power of the governing body of the local government, except those set out in subsection (2), may be proposed or amended and prior resolutions and ordinances may be repealed in the manner provided in 7-5-132 through 7-5-137.
(2) The powers of initiative shall not extend to the following:
(a) the annual budget;
(b) bond proceedings, except for ordinances authorizing bonds;
(c) the establishment and collection of charges pledged for the payment of principal and interest on bonds; or
(d) the levy of special assessments pledged for the payment of principal and interest on bonds.
(1) The Except as provided in subsection (2), powers the powers of initiative and referendum are reserved to the electors of each local government. Resolutions and ordinances within the legislative jurisdiction and power of the governing body of the local government, except those set out in subsection (2), government may be proposed or amended and prior resolutions and ordinances may be repealed in the manner provided in 7-5-132 through 7-5-137. 7-5-137 and Title 13, chapter 28.
(2) The powers of initiative shall do not extend to the following:
(a) the annual budget;
(b) bond proceedings, except for ordinances authorizing bonds;
(c) the establishment and collection of charges pledged for the payment of principal and interest on bonds; or
(d) the levy of special assessments pledged for the payment of principal and interest on bonds. bonds;
(e) the prioritization of the enforcement of any state law by a unit of local government; or
(f) the regulation of auxiliary containers, defined in 7-1-121(4), as prohibited by 7-1-121(2).
Right of initiative and referendum
| EnactedEn. 47A-3-106 by SectionSec. 9, ChapterCh. 477, Laws ofL. 1977 |
| Revised Codes of MontanaR.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-106(1), (2). |