This post is not intended as an editorial for the Governor to take a specific action in regard to a specific commissioner (ex A, ex B). It is just an observation that the rules for removal of Public Service Commissioners differ than those of other elected offices, and may afford the Governor a right.
Montana Code Annotated, 69-1-113:
Removal or suspension of commissioner. If a commissioner fails to perform the commissioner's duties as provided in this title, the commissioner may be removed from office as provided by 45-7-401. Upon complaint made and good cause shown, the governor may suspend any commissioner, and if, in the governor's judgment the exigencies of the case require, the governor may appoint temporarily some competent person to perform the duties of the suspended commissioner during the period of the suspension.
I would be interested in the analysis of inquiring legal minds, and if any such precedent exists, but my read of the statute is that the Governor has the right to suspend a Commissioner.
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