- (1) Counties that establish regions by using the provisions of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Title 7, chapter 11, part 1, MCA, may apply to the board for funding of detention services.
- (2) A regional planning board must be a representative group from all counties within the region and must include one county commissioner from each county within the region.
- (3) A regional planning board may adopt bylaws governing the membership and responsibilities of the participating counties.
(4) Each regional planning board must designate a single county within the region to act as the fiscal authority for the region who is responsible for the following:
- (a) preparation and submission of claims for funds to the board;
- (b) receipt of funds from the board;
- (c) disbursement of funds for youth detention services; and
- (d) accountability to the board for the proper use of funds under state and federal law.
Authorizing statute(s): 41-5-1908, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 41-5-1805, 41-5-1902, 41-5-1903, MCA
History: NEW, 1994 MAR p. 579, Eff. 3/18/94; TRANS, from 23.14.602, 2018 MAR p. 1113, Eff. 6/9/18; TRANS, from ARM 20.24.602, 2023 MAR p. 298, Eff. 3/25/23; AMD, 2023 MAR p. 567, Eff. 6/24/23.