HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-09-17 CC Mtg - A7. City-County Board of Health AppointmentCommission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Pearl Michalson, Deputy City Clerk
Robin Crough, City Clerk
SUBJECT: (Re) appointment to the City-County Board of Health
MEETING DATE: January 9, 2017
MEETING TYPE: Action
RECOMMENDATION: I move to appoint one city appointee to the City-County Board of
Health.
BACKGROUND: The city appointee position held by Buck Taylor expired on January 1, 2017.
Mr. Taylor has applied for another term which would expire January 1, 2020.
The City-County Board of Health is created under an Interlocal Agreement between
Gallatin County and the City of Bozeman, dated June 1990, as amended under the Interlocal
Agreement dated May 12, 1997, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50-2-106, M.C.A.
The Board is comprised of nine members as follows:
(1) a County Commissioner or representative;
(2) a City Commissioner or representative;
(3) three members appointed by the County Commission;
(4) three members appointed by the City Commission;
and (5) one member appointed jointly by the City and County Commissions.
Members shall serve staggered three-year terms. There is no residency requirement for the
members. For example, the members appointed by the City Commission don’t have to be
residents of the City of Bozeman.
The Board is administrative and is responsible for appointing a Health Officer and
ensuring that the necessary qualified staff is employed, within budget constraints. The Health
Department operates under the County and its personnel manual. The Board is responsible for
activities ensuring the health of the community, including guarding against the introduction of
communicable diseases and providing for the removal of filth that might adversely affect public
health.
There is currently one expired term and one applicant seeking re-appointment.
Applicant seeking re-appointment:
Buck Taylor (city appointee)
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
Attachment: Board Application
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AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 363
Form inserted: 12/12/2016 1:35:47 PM
Form updated: 12/12/2016 1:35:47 PM
Name: Buck
Last Name: Taylor
Physical Address *: 704 S. Willson Avenue
P.O Box:
City*: Bozeman
State*: Montana
Zip Code*: 59715
Primary Phone *: (406) 539-9358
Additional Phone: (406) 586-7358
Email *: taylorbu@chphealth.org
Your current occupation *: Dir., community Development and Administration
Employer *: Community Health Partners
How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr
Which position are you applying for? *: City-County Board of Health
City Limits *: yes
Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes
If so, how long?: 14 years
If so, where ?: Gallatin City-County Board of Health
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I have served on the
Gallatin City-County Board of Health for the past 14 years including a number of years as chair.
For the past 16 years, I have worked in both community and public health in several positions
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within Community Health Partners in Bozeman, Belgrade and West Yellowstone. I have an
understanding of health resources, systems and healthcare for the underserved. I also have a
master's degree in public health from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Reference 1 *: Lander Cooney, Community Health Partners 805-823-6316 Joe Skinner, County
Commissioner
Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes
Reference 2 *: Matt Kelly, Health Officer Gallatin City County 582-3100
Other Info: I have been asked if I will continue my service, and if appointed, would be delighted
to serve another term.
How did you hear about us?: Am currently at board member
Are You Human?: 281532
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