HomeMy WebLinkAboutRe-appointment of Jim Drummond to Police Commission Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Aimee Kissel, Deputy City Clerk
Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approve City Manager’s Re-appointment of Jim Drummond to the Police Commission
MEETING DATE: May 21, 2012 MEETING TYPE: Consent RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Manager’s re-appointment of Jim Drummond to
the Police Commission.
BACKGROUND: Jim Drummond’s term on the Police Commission expired on April 30, 2012. He has re-applied for another term and City Manager Chris Kukulski has chosen to reappoint him for a new three year term. The City Commission is asked for their concurrence with the City
Manager’s appointment.
The Police Commission is created under Section 7-32-4151, Montana Code Annotated. The three-member board is appointed by the City Manager, with the concurrence of the City Commission, and is comprised of those who are “residents of such city or town who shall have
the qualifications required by law to hold a municipal office therein."
Members are appointed to staggered three-year terms. Under Section 7-32-4142, M.C.A., one member must be appointed annually at the first regular meeting of the City Commission in May.
The Police Commission conducts hearings and decides on appeals brought by any member of the
Police Department who has been disciplined, suspended, removed, or discharged.
Re-applying member: Jim Drummond
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
Attachment: Board Application
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Date: 5/5/2012
Which Board or Commission are you applying for?: Police Commission
Are you a new applicant or are you applying for another term.: Another term
Enter your first name: James
Enter your last name: Drummond
Email Address: J
Physical Address: Bozeman Mt. 59715
Phone Numbers:
Length of time in the Bozeman area: 58 years (life)
Do you live in the city limits? (Depending on the board this may or may not be required.): yes
Occupation: Banker
Employer: Stockman Bank
Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes
Police Commission (1985?), Downtown TIF board
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: BS Ag/Econ and MPA-MSU,
previous Police Commission experience, Bozeman native, long time Bozeman Business Community
experience
Please list a reference and a contact phone or email: Ron Price-Police Chief
List a 2nd reference with contact phone or email: Karl Seel, Municipal Court Judge
The Bozeman City Charter voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008 requires yearly ethics training. If
appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings?: Yes,
completed for 2012
Is there any other information you feel may be relevant to your application?: I would be willing to
provide further information if requested
How did you hear about this board or vacancy?: Reminder of end of term by City Staff
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