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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-11-24 - CAB Applications - Jessica WeiseWELCOME 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 and Ordinance 2157. Applicant Information * Full Name Jessica Wiese * Residential Address 3217 Augusta Drive Apartment 3 Bozeman MT 59715 * Primary Phone (406) 594-1570 * Current Occupation Philanthropy director * Employer The Conservation Fund * Email jessie.wiese@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? 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 been living in Bozeman or Big Sky for the last 23 years. I am a scientist with two degrees in Env. Biology. I've served on several boards and led conservation organizations regionally. My most recent board position was with the Big Sky Sustainability Network Organization, a group I helped to get organized. * 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've done trainings with my work on Implicit Bias, Unconcious Bias and Racial Equity Training. I've also done work to learn tribal communication through the Indiginous cultural awareness training. References Page | 1 Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. * Reference #1 Full Name Emily O'Connor * Phone (406) 548-8111 * Email emilypallo@gmail.com * Reference #2 Full Name Twila Moon * Phone (406) 570-3088 * Email twila.moon@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? Online and through talking with Kalani Goodhard Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? I'm applying for the sustainability board. If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Max Ziegler, at 406.582.2439. 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