Qualifications
(1) In considering the appointments under 5-16-101(2) and (3), consideration must be given to the appointees' qualifications to:
(a) analyze and interpret environmental trends and information of all kinds;
(b) appraise programs and activities of the state government in the light of the policies set forth in Title 75, chapter 1, parts 1 through 3;
(c) be conscious of and responsive to the scientific, economic, social, aesthetic, and cultural needs and interests of the state; and
(d) formulate and recommend state policies to promote the improvement of the quality of the environment.
(2) At least 50% of the members appointed pursuant to 5-16-101(2) must be selected from the standing committees that consider issues within the jurisdiction of the environmental quality council.
| EnactedEn. SectionSec. 8, ChapterCh. 238, Laws ofL. 1971 |
| AmendedAmd. SectionSec. 1, ChapterCh. 492, Laws ofL. 1975 |
| AmendedAmd. SectionSec. 1, ChapterCh. 204, Laws ofL. 1977 |
| Revised Codes of MontanaR.C.M. 1947, 69-6508(part) |
| AmendedAmd. SectionSec. 36, ChapterCh. 19, Laws ofL. 1999 (SB 11 - Halligan, Mike (D) SD 34) |
| AmendedAmd. SectionSec. 3, ChapterCh. 248, Laws ofL. 2025 (HB 285 - Ler, Brandon (R) HD 33) |