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Adopted February 25, 2013
CITY OF BOZEMAN CHARTER PREAMBLE
We, the people of the City of Bozeman, under the constitution and laws of the State
of Montana, in order to secure the benefits of local self-government and to provide
for an honest and accountable commission-manager government, do hereby adopt
this charter and confer upon the city the following powers, subject to the following
restrictions, and prescribed by the following procedures and governmental
structure. By this action, we secure the benefits of home rule and self-governance
and affirm the values of representative democracy, professional management,
strong political leadership, citizen participation, and regional cooperation.
Why do we exist? To exercise our citizen mandate to self govern honestly and
efficiently.
How do we behave?
Integrity – Be honest, hardworking, reliable, and accountable to the public.
Leadership – Take initiative, lead by example, be innovative and pursue excellence.
Service – Work unselfishly for our community and its citizens.
Teamwork – Respect others, welcome citizen involvement, and work together to
achieve the best result.
What do we do? Provide for the health and safety of our thriving community for
current and future generations.
How will we succeed?
• Verify that the initiatives represent a priority of the community, city commission,
and city manager.
• Guarantee that management focus on professional delivery of core services and the
health of the organization.
• Use strong leadership to ensure services and initiatives are sustainable or have a
specific life cycle.
What is most important, right now? 2013 – 2014 Priorities
1. Diversify the local economy and support the creation and expansion of mid to high paying
jobs. (Fontenot/Kukulski) (ED-01)
2. Implement the 2012 parks & trails bond to expand the capacity of our parks, trails and open
spaces. (Overton/Rosenberry/Sullivan) (PR-02) (Mayor: 1)
3. Implement reform of the community development system with an enhanced focus on customer
service. (Worthington/Woolard) (CM-01)
4. Enhance Downtown Development Opportunities
Collaborate with the Downtown Partnership, Montana Department of Transportation and
Transportation Coordinating Committee to improve transportation downtown.
Facilitate development of a downtown hotel as identified in the downtown development plan.
5. Complete the Integrated Water Resource Plan and develop solutions to achieve long term
water sustainability (Woolard/Sullivan) (PW-01)
6. Implement financial plans and asset management systems to properly maintain and replace
the city’s infrastructure and facilities (Rosenberry/Woolard) (PW-02)
7. Complete design of the police station & municipal court and educate the public on the
necessity for, and passage of, a bond measure (Winn/Price) (PD-01)
8. Assist Gallatin College and secure regional funding. (City Commission)
9. Continue implementation of the Climate Action Plans (City Commission/Winn) (CM-04)
10. Determine the future of Bogert Pool and next steps for aquatics & Recreation
(Overton/Kukulski) (PR-01)
11. Consider a Demolition by Neglect ordinance
12. Develop a permanent plan for the Story Mansion
Who must do what?
Name Title General Responsibilities
Sean Becker Mayor Leader of the policy body, presides over
meetings, represents city in
intergovernmental relationships,
ceremonial head of the city
Jeff Krauss Deputy Mayor Serves as Mayor whenever the Mayor is
unavailable, member of the policy body
Cyndy Andrus City Commissioner Elected member of the policy body;
representative of the public; and
advisory board liaison
Chris Mehl City Commissioner Elected member of the policy body;
representative of the public; and
advisory board liaison
Carson Taylor City Commissioner Elected member of the policy body;
representative of the public; and
advisory board liaison
Chris Kukulski City Manager Executive Team Leader, facilitator
between City Commission and
Leadership Team.
Chuck Winn Assistant City
Manager
½ of City Management Team,
responsible for initiatives that cannot
fail.
Greg Sullivan City Attorney Legal advice, risk management, counsel
and consulting, education, documents
(contracts, reports, etc.
Ron Price Chief of Police Provide expertise and services in law
enforcement and community safety.
Provide for order over chaos.
Greg Megaard Acting Fire Chief Public safety, public education/safety,
inspections, plan reviews, emergency
reports.
Mitch Overton Director of Parks and
Recreation
Public health and wellness, facilities and
programs to enhance community quality
of life.
Brit Fontenot Director of Economic
Development
Facilitate prosperity.
Anna Rosenberry Administrative
Services Director
Human resources systems, financial
systems, information technology
systems, risk management, counsel and
consulting.
Craig Woolard Director of Public
Works
Physical infrastructure, construction,
operations and maintenance. Executive
team member, community/public
outreach