Chapter 4

State of Montana Code of Ethics

Employees and officials should understand there are provisions of state law in addition to the city Code of Ethics that apply to employees and officials. State law and the city Code of Ethics prohibit conflict between public duty and private interest as required by the Constitution of Montana. Employees and officials must disclose in writing the nature of any private interest that creates a conflict to the Commissioner of Political Practices based in Helena.

According to state law, a former public employee may not within six months following the termination of employment, contract with or be employed by an employer who contracts with the state or any of its subdivisions (including city governments) involving matters with which the former employee was directly involved during employment. This provision does not absolve an employee from complying with the post employment activities of the city Code of Ethics. State law also requires that employees and officials may not receive a salary from two separate public employment positions that overlap for the hours being compensated.

Quick Links:
City of Bozeman Ethics Handbook, version 4
City of Bozeman Code of Ethics
Montana Code Annotated, Code of Ethics