The powers and duties of the commission are set forth in Montana code 7-32-4151 through 7-32-4164 and City Code 2-5 (PDF). The powers and duties of the commission shall include:
Hear and decide appeals by any member or officer of the police department who has been disciplined, suspended, removed or discharged by an order of the city manager
Provide comment and recommendations to the chief of police or city manager on matters related to the police department
Review of police officer applicants when such review is sought by the chief of police or city manager