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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDonovan BellFrom:webadmin@bozeman.net To:Agenda Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date:Wednesday, September 29, 2021 1:18:28 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:09/29/2021 1:18 PM Response #:46 Submitter ID:44143 IP address:4.1.3.130 Time to complete:37 min. , 13 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 Donovan Last Name Bell Physical Address 1419 North 14th Ave PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (701) 210-2342 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Insurance Advisor Employer Leavitt Group Insurance Email donovan-bell@leavitt.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Community Development Board Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) No How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) 6-10 years 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. My insurance career is focused on the construction and development industries so I am familiar with all stakeholders and the challenges they face. I currently sit on the Executive Board of Directors for the Southwest Montana Building Industry Association, I am the current chair of the Government Affairs Committee for the Southwest Montana Building Industry Association, and I currently sit on the Board of Directors for the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce. The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of DEI. While I feel the public awareness of DEI is relatively new. I tend to relate back to fundamental manners and basics that parents instilled in me. Always have an open mind, always ask questions, seek to understand others point of view, place yourself in others shoes when formulating an opinion, be kind, and treat others the way you want to be treated. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Bill Fiedler 406-539-0959 Bill@distinctivelighting.com Reference 2 Ben Yanker 406-580-5601 Ben.yanker@buffalorestoration.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? During a community roundtable event Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? I love this community and the people of this community and I would like to be involved in shaping the future of it. 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.