HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-28-23 - CAB Applications - James TobinWELCOME
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
James Tobin
* Residential Address
145 Pond Lily Dr.
Bozeman MT 59718
* Primary Phone
(406) 640-1416
* Current Occupation
Event Manager
* Employer
Montana State University
* Email
jatobin@gmail.com
Which position are you applying for?
Board of Ethics
Do you live in 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
Where, how long, and what Board?
**SKIPPED**
* Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board.
I've lived in Bozeman, MT for the last 16 years while working at Montana State University. I fascination with politics and government. I've always tried to lead and train
others in how to do their job within the constraints of policies and procedures or at least consider doing the right thing in the eyes of the public service perspective. I want
to ensure that our officials are operating at the highest level of ethical standards as a public servant to the citizens in our 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.
While at MSU I served as a departmental liaison to all students needing support based on GLBT+ concerns. I also have attended multiple training sessions on campus
around various topics of diversity. While I worked in Housing on campus I would attend a yearly training and routinely would include myself as someone to support students
on a regular basis. As someone who is part of the GLBT+ community I try to represent all facets of the DEI framework of acceptance of everyone regardless of identity.
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References
Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
* Reference #1 Full Name
Amber Vestal
* Phone
(218) 791-1986
* Email
amber.vestal1@montana.edu
* Reference #2 Full Name
Jaime Green
* Phone
(406) 490-5744
* Email
jaime.green@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 training?
Yes
How did you hear about this board or vacancy?
Searching through the City of Bozeman website for open board positions.
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
Not sure that it is any sort of conflict of interest, but I do work at MSU in the Office of the President so if that is an issue for this board I can certainly look at a different
involvement opportunity.
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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