The officer named in the recall petition continues in office until the officer resigns or the results of the recall election are officially declared. If a majority of those voting on the question vote to remove the officer, the office becomes vacant and the vacancy must be filled as provided by law. However, the officer recalled may not be appointed to fill the vacancy.
Mont. Code Ann. § 2-16-635
Officer to remain in office until results declared -- filling of vacancy
Known as the Montana Recall Act
The act spans §§ 2-16-601 to 2-16-635 (22 sections).
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Official source: Montana Code Annotated (Montana Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Montana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.