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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGraham CumminsFrom:webadmin@bozeman.net To:Agenda Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date:Thursday, September 30, 2021 8:38:51 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:09/30/2021 8:38 AM Response #:68 Submitter ID:44191 IP address:69.145.228.182 Time to complete:5 min. , 41 sec. Survey Details Page 1 WELCOME 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 and encourage all interested members of our community to apply. As set forth in Resolution 5323, the City is committed to building Advisory Boards that advance the City’s goals of increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Because of this goal, the City is actively working to achieve membership that reflects, at the least, the demographics of our community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. CONTACT INFORMATION 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. 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 *. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT Each official and employee serving on a multimember agency is expected to devote the time and effort necessary to ensure the successful functioning of such agency (Bozeman Municipal Code, Section 2.03.490.C.). Additional standards of conduct and norms are included in Resolution 5323. Applicant Information First Name Graham Last Name Cummins Physical Address 120 Virginia Way PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59718 Primary Phone (406) 539-0357 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Software Engineer Employer Workiva Email grahamiancummins@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Sustainability Board 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? (○) No Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board. I have been personally interested in ecology and sustainability for most of my life. I have kept informed on climate change, energy, biodiversity, and their interaction with local economies. I have personal experience with urban sustainability projects including gardens, building energy efficiency, and solar power. I have also worked with non-profits on energy and environmental issues for many years. Professionally, I was a computational biologist, and am now a software engineer working on Environmental, Social, and Governance reporting software for businesses. My professional background gives me research, data, and computer skills, and my personal interests give me a passion to understand and improve the sustainability of my community. The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of DEI. I have done DEI and unconscious bias training through my employer, and more through Interfaith Power and Light, a non-profit that applying the Jemez principles of democratic organizing to help them center justice for those most impacted and least responsible in their approach to mitigating climate change. I have made an effort to educate myself, acknowledge my own privilege, and make space for the voices of others. I am a member of Color of Change. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Robbie Lamb 406-539-2894 robbie.lamb@gmail.com Reference 2 Jason Erickson 303-817-3997 jason.erickson@gmail.com 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 training? (○) Yes How did you hear about this board or vacancy? Bozeman Chronicle Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? Not answered If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 582-3232 (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. Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email.