Whenever an action based upon official misconduct is commenced against a county treasurer, the board of county commissioners may in its discretion suspend the treasurer from office until the suit is determined and may appoint some person to fill the vacancy.
Mont. Code Ann. § 7-6-2103
Suspension of county treasurer in case of misconduct
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