Mont. Code Ann. § 37-10-201

The board shall annually choose from its members a president and secretary, both of whom may administer oaths and take affidavits. The board shall meet at least once each year, at Helena or some other place within the state designated by the president and, in addition, whenever the president and secretary call a meeting at a location within the state. The department shall keep a record of the proceedings of the board, which must be open to public inspection.