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Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
PREPARED BY: Aimee Brunckhorst, Deputy City Clerk / Advisory Board Coordinator
Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Reappointment to the Board of Ethics
MEETING DATE: July 23, 2012
MEETING TYPE: Action
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to reappoint Chris Carraway to the Board of Ethics.
BACKGROUND: One term on the Board of Ethics expires July 31, 2012. The member has reapplied
for a second term.
Ordinance No. 1726, finally adopted in November 2007, established the creation of a three member
Board of Ethics. In May of 2009, Ordinance no. 1759 was finally adopted which revised 1726.
According to Ordinance 1759:
“A. There is created a Board of Ethics consisting of three (3) members who shall serve without
compensation unless the governing body provides otherwise. Members of the Board of Ethics shall not
be elected officials, full-time appointed officials whether exempt or nonexempt, or City employees, nor
shall they be currently serving on any other City board or commission.
B. Members of the Board shall be residents of the City.
C. Board members shall be appointed by the governing body. An appointment to fill a vacancy shall be
made by the appointing authority who appointed the member who formerly held the position which is
vacant.
E. Board members shall serve staggered terms of two (2) years. A member shall hold office until a
member's successor is appointed.
There is one term expiring and one reapplying applicant.
Reapplying Applicant:
Chris Carraway
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
Attachment: Board Application
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Date: 5/30/12
Which Board or Commission are you applying for?: Board of Ethics
Are you a new applicant or are you applying for another term.: Another term
Enter your first name: Chris
Enter your last name: Carraway
Email Address: ccarraway@bozeman.net
Physical Address: Bozeman, MT 59715
Mailing Address:
Phone Numbers:
Length of time in the Bozeman area: 2 years
Do you live in the city limits? (Depending on the board this may or may not be required.): Yes
Occupation: Attorney
Employer: Klarquist Sparkman, LLP (Portland, OR)
Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes
If so, where and how long?: Board of Ethics (since August 2011)
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: Now have experience on Board of
Ethics, also am attorney.
Please list a reference and a contact phone or email: Chris Mehl
List a 2nd reference with contact phone or email: Rebecca Mahurin (MSU Tech Transfer) (406) 994-7868
What representative position are you applying for?: N/A
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
Is there any other information you feel may be relevant to your application?: No
How did you hear about this board or vacancy?: On the board now
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