HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1521 Adds Ch 2.96 bozeman senior citizens advisory board ORDINANCE NO. 1521
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, PROVIDING THAT THE BOZEMAN MUNICIPAL CODE BE AMENDED
BY ADDING CHAPTER 2.96 OF SAID CODE PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF
A BOZEMAN SENIOR CITIZENS' ADVISORY BOARD AND ESTABLISHING THE
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES THEREOF.
WHEREAS, the Bozeman Senior Citizen Center is a City-owned facility; and
WHEREAS, the Bozeman Senior Citizen Advisory Board was created under Commission
Resolution No. 2782, adopted by the City Commission at its regular meeting held on the 27th day
of August 1990; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to revise the manner in which the Bozeman Senior
Citizens' Advisory Board is created.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana:
Section 1
That Title 2 of the Bozeman Municipal Code be amended by adding Chapter 2.96 to be
numbered and to read as follows:
"2.96 Bozeman Senior Citizens' Advisory Board
2.96.010 Creation
The City Commission of the City of Bozeman shall appoint a Bozeman Senior Citizens'
Advisory Board, and designate the Bozeman Senior Citizens' Advisory Board to act as the advisory
board to the City Commission on matters relating to senior citizen issues and on matters relating
to the operation and management of the Bozeman Senior Citizen Center Building and Grounds
located at 807 North Tracy Avenue, Bozeman, Montana.
2.96.020 Membership - Meetings
A. The Bozeman Senior Citizens' Advisory Board shall consist of five members,
appointed by the City Commission. Members shall not hold voting positions
concurrently on the Bozeman Senior Citizens' Advisory Board and on any of the
following: the Bozeman Senior Center Board of Directors, or the board of any other
agency housed within the Bozeman Senior Citizen Center. Unless prohibited by the
bylaws, each member may be reappointed without limitation on the number of
reappointments. Members of the Bozeman Senior Citizens' Advisory Board shall
serve two-year staggered terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as
original appointments for the balance of the term remaining.
B. In addition to the voting members, one (1) individual and one alternate from
the Bozeman Senior Center Board of Directors may be appointed to serve as a
liaison to the Bozeman Senior Citizens' Advisory Board. Additionally, one (1)
individual and one (1) alternate may be appointed to serve as a liaison representing
the interests of all other agencies which have as their place of business the
Bozeman Senior Citizen Center. All liaisons will be advisory only and, therefore, will
not be allowed to vote on the Bozeman Senior Citizens' Advisory Board.
C. Upon request by any agency which has as its place of business the Bozeman
Senior Citizen Center including, but not limited, to the Bozeman Senior Center Board
of Directors, the Bozeman Senior Citizens' Advisory Board may appoint one (1)
individual to serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member to the requesting agency.
However, these individuals shall not be allowed to vote on any agency, board or
similar entity while serving as a member of the Bozeman Senior Citizens' Advisory
Board.
D. A minimum of four members shall reside within the city limits of Bozeman.
Nonresident members of the Bozeman Senior Citizens' Advisory Board shall have
some interest in the city by virtue of working in the city, owning property in the
city, or entering the city frequently for any lawful purpose.
E. The City shall pay only the expenses of the Bozeman Senior Citizens'
Advisory Board which have been authorized by vote of the City Commission prior
to said expense being incurred. Members shall serve without compensation for their
time and services.
F. Meetings of the Bozeman Senior Citizens' Advisory Board shall be conducted
in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations of the City of Bozeman and
the adopted bylaws of the Board.
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2.96.030 Duties and Responsibilities
The Bozeman Senior Citizens' Advisory Board shall have the following duties and
responsibilities:
A. Senior citizen issues. The Bozeman Senior Citizens' Advisory Board shall
make recommendations concerning all pertinent issues regarding the health welfare
and quality of life for all senior citizens in the Bozeman area. In order to do this, the
Bozeman Senior Citizens' Advisory Board must work closely with all other agencies
located in Gallatin County whose primary concern is senior citizen issues. The
Bozeman Senior Citizens' Advisory Board will make presentations to the
Commission, the City Manager or his designee regarding these issues and their
recommendations, if any, regarding these issues.
B. Bozeman Senior Citizen Center Building and Grounds. The Bozeman Senior
Citizens' Advisory Board shall have the responsibility to review and analyze the
operation and management of the Bozeman Senior Citizen Center Building and
Grounds located at 807 North Tracy Avenue, Bozeman Montana, specifically:
1 . The Bozeman Senior Citizens' Advisory Board shall make
recommendations to the City Manager or his designee concerning
the needs of the Bozeman Senior Citizen Center Building and
Grounds including but not limited to the use, management,
operations and rules of the Bozeman Senior Citizen Center Building
and Grounds. These recommendations shall include but are not
limited to any proposed or needed renovations or maintenance issues
with the building and the grounds, rental charges and fees for the
use of the building and the grounds;
2. Any dispute concerning the use or operation of the Bozeman
Senior Citizen Center Building and Grounds may be appealed to the
City Manager for final decision.
3. The Bozeman Senior Citizens' Advisory Board, with the
assistance of the Bozeman Senior Citizen Center Building and
Grounds Director and the City Manager or his designees, shall
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prepare an annual budget request for operation of the Bozeman
Senior Center Building and Grounds to be submitted to the City
Manager not later than March 15 of each year.
2.96.040 Bozeman Senior Citizens' Advisory Board - Authority
The actions of the Bozeman Senior Citizens' Advisory Board shall be advisory only and shall
not constitute policy of the City and shall not be binding upon the City Commission or upon the
City. The City may adopt all or any part of any recommendation of the Bozeman Senior Citizens'
Advisory Board, with or without any changes by the City Commission, as City policy."
Section 2
Repealer.
All resolutions, ordinances and sections of the Bozeman Municipal Code and parts thereof
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 3
Severability.
If any provisions of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances
is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this ordinance which may be
given effect without the invalid provision or application and, to this end, the provisions of this
ordinance are declared to be severable.
Section 4
Savings Provision.
This ordinance does not affect the rights or duties that matured, penalties and assessments
that were incurred or proceedings that were begun before the effective date of this ordinance.
Section 5
Effective Date.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after final adoption.
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PASSED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, on first reading at a
regular session thereof held on the 17th day of July 2000.
ATTEST: MAR IA B. YOUNGMAN, Mayor
ROBIN L. SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, on second reading at a regular session thereof held on the 7th day of August 2000.
ATTEST: MARCIA B. Y UN MAN, Mayor
ROBIN L. SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PAUL J. LUWE
City Attorney
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