Dear Editor: Deb Matejovsky’s ….

Dear Editor:

Deb Matejovsky’s letter last week referenced the Montana Constitution and the Montana Codes Annotated. These are legal rules that govern the actions of citizens of Montana. Should anyone want to research these documents and have access to the internet, they can be viewed at Montana Codes Annotated 2021 and Montana Constitution, respectively.

The Montana Constitution is described as “they system or body of laws under which a state exists.” There are very specific rules allowing for advanced notice to the public for involvement in government decisions and how elected public officials act. Some that may be of interest are: Article II, Sections 8 and 9 of the Montana Constitution.

Montana Codes Annotated: MCA 7-5-2106 Control of Conflict of Interesto MCA 7-4-2113 Liability on Official or Commissionero MCA 7-5-2305 Prohibition on Division of Contracts to Circumvent Bidding Requirements.

MCA 7-4-2714 Recovery of Illegally Paid Money.

MCA 45-7-401 Official Misconduct.

Bill Juve