HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-17 City Commission Packet Materials - C3. Police Commission Appointment Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Pearl Michalson, Deputy City Clerk
Dennis Taylor, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Approve the Interim City Manager’s reappointment of Bill Ranard to the Police Commission
MEETING DATE: May 1, 2017
MEETING TYPE: Consent RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Interim City Manager’s reappointment of Bill Ranard
to the Police Commission with an updated term ending April 30,
2020. BACKGROUND: Mr. Ranard’s position on the Police Commission expired April 30, 2017. The
current member has reapplied. The Interim City Manager has reappointed the current member Bill
Ranard. The City Commission is asked for their concurrence with the Interim City Manager’s
appointment. The Police Commission is created under Section 7-32-4151, Montana Code Annotated. The
three-member board is appointed by the City Manager, with the concurrence of the City
Commission, and is comprised of those who are “residents of such city or town who shall have
the qualifications required by law to hold a municipal office therein." Members are appointed to staggered three-year terms. Under Section 7-32-4142, M.C.A., one
member must be appointed annually at the first regular meeting of the City Commission in May.
The Police Commission conducts hearings and decides on appeals brought by any member of the Police Department who has been disciplined, suspended, removed, or discharged.
Re- Applying Applicant:
Bill Ranard
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
Attachment: Board Application
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AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 401
Form inserted: 3/9/2017 2:11:13 PM
Form updated: 3/9/2017 2:11:13 PM
Name: Bill
Last Name: Ranard
Physical Address *: 2513 Valhalla Court
P.O Box:
City*: Bozeman
State*: Montana
Zip Code*: 59715
Primary Phone *: (406) 580-0222
Additional Phone: (406) 580-0222
Email *: billranard@gmail.com
Your current occupation *: .RETIRED
Employer *: RETIRED
How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr
Which position are you applying for? *: Police Commission
City Limits *: yes
Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes
If so, how long?: 12 years
If so, where ?: Police Commission
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I have served on the
Police Commission for 12 years. I am presently a board member of the Bozeman Police
Foundation and one of the founders of that non-profit. I would be happy to continue as a member
of this 3 person commission.
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Reference 1 *: Steve Crawford, Police Chief
Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes
Reference 2 *: Jeff Krauss, Commissioner
Other Info:
How did you hear about us?: Pearl Michalson
Are You Human?: 450914
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