36.26.105    VOTING

(1) If the representatives from Montana and Wyoming are unable to reach consensus with the assistance of a facilitator, a dispute may be settled by voting.

(2) The representatives from Montana and Wyoming, along with the representative appointed by the director of the USGS, are each entitled to one vote.

(3) If the USGS representative does not vote in accordance with Article III.F., then the director of the USGS will select, with concurrence from Wyoming and Montana, a neutral third party to vote.

(4) If the representative appointed by the director of the USGS is not involved in the steps outlined in ARM 36.26.103 and 36.26.104, each state shall have the opportunity to present appropriate information to that representative. This information may be presented through both oral presentations and written documents. All information will be shared with the other state. The representative of the USGS may also consult the facilitator in an attempt to resolve any disputes.

(5) The USGS shall pay the expenses of the representative appointed by the director of the USGS.

(6) Points of disagreement shall be resolved by a majority vote.

History: 85-20-109, MCA; IMP, 85-20-101, MCA, Article III. F. ; NEW, 1996 MAR p. 1866, Eff. 7/4/96.