3-7-301. Appointment of water masters -- removal. - Montana Statutes

     3-7-301. Appointment of water masters -- removal. (1) The chief water judge or the water judge in each water division may appoint one or more water masters.
     (2) A water master may be appointed after July 1, 1980, and must be appointed on or before July 1, 1982.
     (3) In appointing a water master, the water judge shall consider a potential master's experience with water law, water use, and water rights.
     (4) A water master shall serve at the pleasure of the chief water judge and may be removed by the chief water judge.
     (5) A water master may serve in any water division and may be moved among the water divisions at the discretion of the chief water judge.

     History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 697, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 268, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 256, L. 1983.