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Mont. Code Ann. § 2-2-101 Statement Of Purpose
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The purpose of this part is to set forth a code of ethics prohibiting conflict between public duty and private interest as required by the constitution of Montana. This code recognizes distinctions between judges, legislators, judicial officers, other officers and employees of st…
Mont. Code Ann. § 2-2-102 Definitions
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As used in this part, the following definitions apply: (1) "Business" includes a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, trust or foundation, or any other individual or organization carrying on a business, whether or not operated for profit. (2) "Compensation" means any mo…
Mont. Code Ann. § 2-2-103 Public Trust -- Public Duty
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(1) The holding of public office or employment is a public trust, created by the confidence that the electorate reposes in the integrity of judicial officers, public officers, legislators, and public employees. A judicial officer, public officer, judge, legislator, or public empl…
Mont. Code Ann. § 2-2-104 Rules Of Conduct For Public Officers, Legislators, And Public Employees
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(1) Proof of commission of any act enumerated in this section is proof that the actor has breached the actor's public duty. A public officer, legislator, or public employee may not: (a) disclose or use confidential information acquired in the course of official duties in order to…