Section 13-37-107 - Commissioner of political practices - qualificationsThe individual appointed to serve as commissioner:
(1) must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Montana as provided in 13-1-112;(2) on the date of appointment, must be registered to vote in Montana;(3) in the 2 years immediately preceding the date of the appointment, may not have: (a) served as a fundraiser for a candidate for public office;(b) served as an officer in a political party or for a political committee; or(c) participated in the management or conduct of a campaign by a candidate for public office;(4) must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: (a) a confirmable track record of highly ethical professional behavior;(b) the demonstrable ability to be firm, fair, and unbiased in carrying out professional responsibilities;(c) the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;(d) the ability to interpret statutes, legal opinions, and regulations;(e) the ability to supervise, organize, and motivate employees; and(f) knowledge of the standards of evidence and due process rights that are applicable to judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings.Amended by Laws 2015, Ch. 71, Sec. 3, eff. 10/1/2015.En. Sec. 1, Ch. 479, L. 2005.