§ 1.02. —JURISDICTION


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  • (a)

    As a political subdivision of the state, the consolidated unit of local government shall have the status of a county and an incorporated municipality for all purposes and shall replace and be the successor of Silver Bow County and the City of Butte.

    (b)

    COUNTY POWERS. The consolidated local government shall have and may exercise all powers that are conferred on counties by Montana law throughout the territorial limits of the consolidated City and County.

    (c)

    MUNICIPAL POWERS. The consolidated local government shall have and may exercise all municipal powers that are conferred on cities by Montana law; provided, however, that the consolidated local government may not exercise municipal powers within the Town of Walkerville, Montana without the consent of the Town of Walkerville.