HomeMy WebLinkAboutBayliss Ward 02-18-25WELCOME
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
Bayliss Ward
* Residential Address
4575 Valley Commons
Suite 102
Bozeman MT 59718
* Primary Phone
(406) 586-5007
* Current Occupation
Architect
* Employer
Bayliss Architects, P.C.
* Email
bayliss@baylissarchitects.com
Which position are you applying for?
Building Board of Appeals
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?
1-5 years
* Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?
Yes
Where, how long, and what Board?
Bozeman, Board of Appeals
* Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board.
Professionally, i was the recent President for NCARB which is the national organization that is in charge of the regulatory issues for all licensed architects in the US and
other territories. I was the president for the State of Montana for 14 years and I have been practicing architecture for over 30 years in Montana, 10 other states in the US
as well as England. I feel very qualified for this board.
* 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 was a key figure in changing the governance for NCARB while president. DEI is important as long as it is a qualification based and not a check the box process to
implement into all aspects of work and life.
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References
Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
* Reference #1 Full Name
Michael Armstrong
* Phone
(202) 549-8000
* Email
MArmstrong@ncarb.org
* Reference #2 Full Name
Sloan Bauer
* Phone
(406) 586-5007
* Email
sbauer@baylissarchitects.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?
Ben Abbey
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
I feel more than qualified to assist appeal issues
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.
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