HomeMy WebLinkAboutPamela HenleyWELCOME
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 Clerks' 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 Clerks' 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
* Full Name
PAMELA HENLEY
* Physical Address
6053 Monforton School Road
Bozeman MT 59718
* Primary Phone
(406) 570-3968
Additional Phone
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* Current Occupation
Consulting Librarian
* Employer
Montana State Library
* Email
pamhenley@gmail.com
Which position are you applying for?
Library Board of Trustees
Do you live in 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?
11 years or more
* Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?
No
Where, how long, and what Board?
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* Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board.
We first moved to Bozeman in 1983 and immediately got a library card. In my current job I travel the state to visit with public library directors and trustees, and appreciate
how the trustees at BPL are a highly functioning team. I would like to contribute to this team. As a county resident I would bring the county perspective. I was employed at
Bozeman Public Library for 16 years, and have been on the board of the Friends of the Library for 8 years.
* 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 attended several DEI trainings as part of my current position with the State Library, and have been part of many discussions with others on how to recognize the
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issue.
References
Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
* Reference #1 Full Name
Pete Koson
* Phone
(406) 539-8550
* Email
petekoson@yahoo.com
* Reference #2 Full Name
Kelly Pohl
* Phone
(406) 599-7841
* Email
kellycanyon@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?
Library employee and director both mentioned it
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
Although I routinely consult with library boards in my job with the state library, I would be serving on the board as a private citizen - any specific library consulting questions
would be referred to the consultant assigned to BPL.
If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 406-582-3232 (TDD 406-582-2301).
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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