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Home My WebLink About05-06-19 City Commission Packet Materials - A3. Appointment to the Police Commission Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Brenda Sweeney, Deputy City Clerk Robin Crough, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointment to the Police Commission MEETING DATE: May 6, 2019 AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to approve the City Manager’s appointment of one member to the Police Commission to a term ending April 30, 2022. BACKGROUND: The Police Commission currently has one position with an expired term as of April 30, 2019. One term renewal application has been received. 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. This board currently has one available position. The City Clerk’s Office has received one application, with their relevant qualifications indicated below. 1. One position with a term ending April 30, 2022 | Qualifies: R. Gale (currently held by R. Gale) Applicant: Richard Gale There is no City Commission liaison for this board. Police Commission appointments are City Manager appointments with the concurrence of the City Commission. 352 ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachment: Board Application 353 From:Agenda To:Agenda Subject:CAB Application - Richard Gale Date:Tuesday, February 19, 2019 12:45:52 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:02/19/2019 12:42 PM Response #:139 Submitter ID:15573 IP address:172.24.96.111 Time to complete:59 min. , 58 sec. Survey Details Page 1 Thank you for your interest in joining a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the decision-making process. If you are applying for more than one vacancy please submit an individual application for each vacancy. Questions about this process can be directed to the City Clerk's office or by phone at 406-582- 2320. The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please notify the City Clerk's Office if your email address changes for any reason. Please note that your application will become public information. All required fields are marked with a red asterisk *. Applicant Information First Name Richard Last Name Gale Physical Address 247 Clifden PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59718 354 Primary Phone (406) 522-3992 Additional Phone (406) 600-0033 Current Occupation Retired Educator/Law Enforcement Employer Retired Email rickngale@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Police Commission Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) Yes How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) 11 years or more Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) Yes (If Yes, where and how long?) Bozeman Police Commission-5 Years, Gallatin County 911 Advisory Board-7 Years, Gallatin County DUI Task Force-3 Years Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: During the past 5 years, I have served on a Citizen Advisory Board as a member of the Police Commission. Since October 2014, it has been my honor and privilege to be on the Award Committee that recognizes the exemplary deeds of department employees and citizens who have assisted the department. On November 10, 2010, I completed the Bozeman Police Department Citizen's Police Academy Class #2 to gain a better understanding of community policing and got to know and respect a group of dedicated men and women behind the badge. On February 17, 2012, I completed the Montana Crisis Intervention Team Training to learn how to engage and assist individuals in crisis with mental and/or co-occurring substance disorders. Before moving to Bozeman, my work experience included service with the National Park Service as a Park Ranger-Law Enforcement, Irvine Police Department Senior Reserve Police Officer-Crisis Negotiator, and Administration of Justice Instructor at Coastline Regional Occupational Program in Orange County, California. My interests include travel, hiking, photography and website administration for non-profits. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Kelley Parker-Wathne Coordinator 355 Gallatin County DUI Task Force 406-585-1492 kelley.parker@gallatin.mt.gov Reference 2 Frank H. Parrish, Jr. Chief of Police University Police Department 406-994-4788 fparrish@montana.edu The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires annual ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings? (○) Yes How did you hear about this board or vacancy? e-mail: Brenda Sweeney | Deputy City Clerk Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? Professional Licenses & Certificates -D.A.R.E Training, L.A.P.D./Los Angeles Unified School District -Crisis/Hostage Negotiator Training, San Jose State University -Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Montana State University If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our Interim ADA Coordinator, Chuck Winn, at 582-2307 (TDD 582-2301). Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting. Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically archived and available to the public. 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