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Montana Commissioner of Labor and Industry
| Montana Commissioner of Labor and Industry | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Non-partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Serves at the governor's pleasure |
| Authority: | Montana Constitution, Article XII, Section 2 the Executive Department |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the governor |
| Current Officeholder | |
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| Name: | Pam Bucy |
| Assumed office: | January 7, 2013 |
| Compensation: | $96,967 |
| Other Montana Executive Offices | |
| Governor • Lieutenant Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • Treasurer • Auditor • Superintendent of Public Instruction • Agriculture Director • Insurance Commissioner • Natural Resources Director • Labor Commissioner • Public Service Commission | |
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The Commissioner serves as head of the Department of Labor and Industry. Their mission statement is "To promote the well-being and opportunities of Montana's workers, employers, and citizens, and uphold their rights and responsibilities."[1]
Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Pam Bucy. She was appointed by Gov. Steve Bullock in 2013.
Authority
The state Constitution establishes the Department of Labor and Industry in Article XII, the Executive Department.
Under Article XII, Section 2:
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The legislature shall provide for a Department of Labor and Industry, headed by a Commissioner appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate. |
Appointments
Per 2-15-111 of the Montana Code, the Commissioner is appointed by the Governor with confirmation of the Senate. The commissioner serves at the pleasure of the Governor and may be removed at any time.[2]
Compensation
In 2010, the Montana Commissioner of Labor and Industry was paid an estimated $96,967 according to the Council of State Governments.[3]
Contact information
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 1728
Helena, MT 59624-1728
Phone: 406-444-2840
Fax: 406-444-1394
TTY: 406-444-0532
Email: dliquestions@mt.gov
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