HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 2026-22 - 2026-22 Adding Ex-Officio MSU Member to Certain City Boards Resolution 2026 - 22
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RESOLUTION 2026-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, ESTABLISHING A STUDENT OF MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY AS
AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD, THE
ECONOMIC VITALITY BOARD, THE SUSTAINABILITY BOARD, THE
TRANSPORTATION BOARD, AND THE URBAN PARKS AND FORESTRY BOARD,
AND THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD.
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2021, the Bozeman City Commission adopted Resolution
5330 establishing the Community Development Board; and
WHEREAS, on October 7, 2025, the City Commission adopted Resolution 2025-62,
amending the membership of the Community Development Board; and
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2021, the City Commission adopted Resolution 5329
establishing the Economic Vitality Board; and
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2021, the City Commission adopted Resolution 5327,
establishing the Sustainability Board; and
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2021, the City Commission adopted Resolution 5326,
establishing the Transportation Board; and
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2021, the City Commission adopted Resolution 5328,
establishing the Urban Parks and Forestry Board; and
WHEREAS, The Historic Preservation Advisory Board is established pursuant to
Chapter 2, Article 5, Division 6, BMC; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to establish an ex-officio position to be held
solely by a student of Montana State University as established herein; and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission determines ex-officio student appointees cannot
participate in judicial procedures: and
WHEREAS, the intent of this program is to encourage successful collaboration on
matters of mutual interest between the city of Bozeman and the Montana State University student
body.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana, that:
SECTION 1: CREATION
The City Commission hereby creates an ex-officio position to be held by a student of Montana
State University on the Community Development Board, the Economic Vitality Board, the
Sustainability Board, the Transportation Board, the Urban Parks and Forestry Board, and the
Historic Preservation Advisory Board.
SECTION 2: APPOINTMENT/TERM/CONDITIONS
The City Commission hereby establishes the method of appointment, term of office, and other
conditions of the MSU student ex-officio member:
1. Each board will have a separate ex-officio member.
2. ASMSU will advertise for appointment to the ex-officio position and pursuant to its
organizational procedures will recommend a Montana State University student for
appointment by the City Commission.
3. The ex-officio must be a current student of Montana State University.
4. The term of the ex-officio position shall be for one year commencing at the beginning of
the fall semester. The term will run until the beginning of the following fall semester at
which time the term of the next appointee will begin.
5. The Montana State University student ex-officio is an official as defined in 2.03.470, BMC,
and is subject to the City’s Code of Ethics and all other requirements under State and City
law applicable to an appointed official.
6. The Montana State University student ex-officio is also subject to Resolution 5323 (High
Performing Boards), establishing standards of conduct for all appointed officials.
7. The Montana State University student ex-officio may participate in discussion of all issues
that come before the board to which they have been appointed but will be a non-voting
member.
8. The Montana State University student ex-officio will not count toward the number of
members of the board necessary to establish a quorum of the board.
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9. The Montana State University ex-officio will not receive compensation for their service
but will be entitled to previously authorized expenses, including travel expenses, incurred
during the discharge of duties.
10. The Montana State University ex-officio serves at the pleasure of the Commission and may
be removed by a majority vote of the Commission for any or no reason.
11. The Montana State ex-officio may not participate in discussion on any judicial action.
SECTION 5: SAVINGS CLAUSE
This Resolution does not affect any prior action, decision, or recommendation of the Community
Development Board, the Economic Vitality Board, the Sustainability Board, the Transportation
Board, the Urban Parks and Forestry Board, or the Historic Preservation Advisory Board.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 3rd day of March, 2026.
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JOEY MORRISON
Mayor
ATTEST:
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MIKE MAAS
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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GREG SULLIVAN
City Attorney
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