Mont. Code Ann. § 13-15-507
Declaration, proclamation, and certification of results
13-15-507 . Declaration, proclamation, and certification of results. The board shall declare nominated or elected the individual having the highest number of votes cast for each office, except as provided in 13-10-204 . The board shall proclaim the adoption or rejection of ballot issues. Certified copies of the report required in 13-15-506 , the declaration of nominated or elected individuals, the proclamation of adoption or rejection of ballot issues, and the effective date of adopted ballot issues shall be delivered to the governor.