State Treasurer of Montana | |
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Type | State Treasurer |
Constituting instrument | Montana Constitution of 1889 |
Formation | 1889 |
First holder | Richard O. Hickman |
Final holder | Hollis G. Connors |
Abolished | 1977 |
Succession | Four years, nonrenewable |
The State Treasurer of Montana was an elected constitutional officer in the executive branch of the state government of Montana, and was responsible for directly overseeing the financial operations of state government.[1] It was created in the 1889 Constitution and was abolished following the adoption of the 1972 Constitution.[2] Following the ratification of the 1972 Constitution, the office's duties were transferred to the Montana Department of Administration.