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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-31-24 - CAB Applications - Andrew WebsterWELCOME 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 Andrew Webster * Residential Address 880 North 15th Ave Bozeman MT 59715 * Primary Phone (651) 380-9011 * Current Occupation Retired / Handyman * Employer Self * Email andrew59715@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? **SKIPPED** 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? Yes Where, how long, and what Board? Lake city, mn. 3 years + 3 years. Utility Board + Planning Commision * Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board. Retired from a career in domestic and international business. Prior non-profit, for-profit and government board and management experience. Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Dominican Republic 1986-1988. Strong community and family ties in the community. Highest level of schooling - Masters of International Business Administration, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul MN 1995. Strong knowledge of Advisory Board responsibilities, and limitations. Strong history of tact, and teamwork. * The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of DEI. Peace Corps. Leader, Lake City downtown economic viability improvement project. Well traveled and strong experience in intercultural communications. References Page | 1 Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. * Reference #1 Full Name Dr. Justin Eisel, MD * Phone (218) 428-4301 * Email jeisel@umn.edu * Reference #2 Full Name Shannon Bondy * Phone (406) 586-2421 * Email shannon@bozemanseniorcenter.org * 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? There's usually vacancies Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? Thanks for your consideration. Please note, I did not select a board, as the Community Development Board was not listed, but on the website it indicated there was a vacancy. My second preference would be the Economic Vitality Board. And my third preference would be the Historic Preservation Board. Additionally, if an individual can serve on more than one board, I would consider serving on one of the first two listed, as well as the Historic Preservation Board. Thank you, Andrew Webster 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. Page | 2