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Presentation to the Bozeman Local Government Study Commission
October 15, 2025
Sustainability Program Manager, Natalie Meyer
2006
Mayors
Climate Protection Agreement
2008
Municipal Climate Action
Plan
2011
Community Climate Action
Plan
2019
Climate
Vulnerability & Resiliency Strategy
2020
Bozeman Climate Plan
Sustainability Division Background
Environment
EconomyCommunity
Sustainability Approach
Environmental Planning
•Data and reporting
•Operations
•Programs
•Community engagement
•Collaboration
•State policy
Describe the City’s
Sustainability efforts and roles
Sustainability Focus Areas
6
7
6,230 Recycling and 1,700 Organics
Collection Service Customers
4,185 Water Conservation &
Sustainability Division
Rebates Issued
Preamble
•Under the constitution and laws of the State of Montana
Section 4.01. General Provisions
•Defines direction and supervision through the City Manager
Section 4.04. Land Use, Development, and Environmental Planning
•Consistent with all applicable federal and state laws with respect to land use, development, and environmental planning
Section 4.07. City Boards, Commissions, Committees
• Commission-appointed Sustainability Advisory Board
City of Bozeman Charter
The Constitution of the State of
Montana
ARTICLE IX – Section 1.1
The state and each person shall
maintain and improve a clean and
healthful environment in
Montana for present and future
generations.
How does the City Charter
interface with your work?
Title 7: Local Government
•Powers Denied
Title 50: Health and Safety
•Residential Energy Efficiency
•Building Construction Standards
Title 69: Public Utilities and Carriers
Title 75: Environmental Protection
Title 76: Land Resources and Use
Montana Code Annotated
MCA – 50-60-801
The people of Montana have an
interest in energy
efficiency…protecting and improving
their economic and environmental
well-being and energy security,
while recognizing the basic need for
safe and affordable shelter.
Should the Charter
address the issue of
sustainability?
Sustainability Advisory Board
•Bozeman Climate Partners Working Group (2012-2021)
•Sustainability Advisory Board (2022-present)
•Work Plan alignment with Commission Priorities
•Advisory to staff on projects and initiatives
•Advisory to Commission
How do you
engage with the
Board that effects
your work?
Live Dashboard
www.Bozeman.net/sustainability
Bozeman Climate Plan Orientation