Rule 10.51.102 - BOARD MEMBERSHIP(1) The board of public education consists of seven members appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate. The governor, superintendent of public instruction and commissioner of higher education are ex officio non-voting members of the board. A student representative, selected by the Montana association of student councils, also sits as a non-voting member of the board for a term not more than two years. In order to assure geographical and political representation on the board of public education, the law provides that not more than four of the seven board members may be from one commission district or affiliated with the same political party. Board members elect a chairman and vice-chairman annually.Mont. Admin. r. 10.51.102
NEW, Eff. 7/2/79; AMD, 2004 MAR p. 1755, Eff. 8/6/04.Sec. 2-15-1507 and 2-15-1508, MCA; IMP, Sec. 2-15-1507, 2-15-1508, MCA;