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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-16-24 - CAB Applications - Melissa PomeroyWELCOME Thank you for your interest in joining a City 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 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 Melissa Pomeroy * Residential Address 3144 Wagon Wheel Rd Unit 38 Bozeman MT 59715 * Primary Phone (440) 463-0133 * Current Occupation Curator * Employer Montana State University * Email pomemel@yahoo.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.) Yes 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 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. In recent years have had the privilege of getting to know the Bozeman book community much better. In 2021 I began working at the Country Bookshelf while I pursued my Master of Library and Information Science (completed in December of 2022). Since graduating I have had the privilege of working with dedicated librarians at the MSU library. I think it is important to have a dedicated board who will weigh the needs of the community with the resources available. * The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of DEI. As the population of Bozeman grows, so does our diversity and the need to be aware of changing community needs. I have engaged with that community on MSU campus by partnering with the Diversity and Inclusion Student Commons to plan events, and it is my intention to continue to listen to the needs of those communities to help them the best I can. Page | 1 References Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. * Reference #1 Full Name Jodi Allison-Bunnell * Phone (406) 994-5297 * Email jodi.allisonbunnell@montana.edu * Reference #2 Full Name Holoakea Husen * Phone (541) 231-6642 * Email husenholoakea@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? from Jennifer Pawlak Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? I would consider it a privilege to serve our community by sitting on the Board of Trustees for Bozeman Public Library. I have long been an enthusiastic patron, and love the recent updates to the building and their services. I would love to be a part of their continued growth. 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 City 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