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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReappointments to the Board of Ethics Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission PREPARED BY: Aimee Brunckhorst, Deputy City Clerk / Public Engagement Coordinator Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk SUBJECT: Reappointments to the Board of Ethics MEETING DATE: August 5, 2013 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to reappoint Melissa Frost and Mary Jane McGarity to the Board of Ethics. BACKGROUND: Two terms on the Board of Ethics expired July 31, 2013. Both members have reapplied for another 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 are two terms expiring with both members reapplying. Reapplying Applicants: Melissa Frost Mary Jane McGarity ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachments: Board Applications 112 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 28 Form updated: 7/25/2013 1:23:25 PM Name: Melissa Frost Physical Address: 306 S. 7th Ave., Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: (406) 585-8825 Email: melissadfrost@yahoo.com Your current occupation: Graduate student Employer: MSU How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: Board of Ethics City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 4 years If so, where ?: Board of Ethics Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. I believe there are circumstances where unwritten rules of conduct are sufficient, but there are other circumstances where written codes of conduct can help guide people to determine what is the right thing to do and encourage best behavior. I have been a public employee, and took seriously my responsibility to uphold the public’s trust, a part of which is willingness and ability to be honest, transparent, accountable, and competent. I believe these are essential qualities in public employees and officials, who are the embodiment of "government." These qualities allow the governed to maintain confidence and trust in government and its actions. This is my 20th year living in Bozeman, and I am proud to call it my home. I enjoy giving back to my community through an issue that I believe is essential to the health and vibrancy of a community. I have served on the Board of Ethics since it’s inception. We have made great progress toward the goals outlined in the Charter and Code of Ethics, but there is more work to do and I would love to be a part of doing it. I have a deep interest in ethics, and I am thoughtful, deliberative, and curious. I am committed to the work of the BOE and wholeheartedly welcome the opportunity to continue on the BOE Reference 1: Paula Beswick 406-600-1814 pkbeswick@msn.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Jim Madden 406-599-0293 me@jim-madden.org How did you hear about us?: I am a current member of the board and am aware of my term's expiration and subsequent vacancy. 113 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 27 Form inserted: 7/23/2013 9:52:20 PM Name: Mary Jane McGarity Physical Address: 116 Nostalgia Lane, Bozeman, MT 59715 P.O Box: POB 1853; Bozeman, MT 59771 Primary Phone: (406) 579-8894 Additional Phone: (406) 624-6240 Email: mjmcgarity@montana.edu Your current occupation: Development Officer Employer: Montana State University Alumni Foundation How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for?: Board of Ethics City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 3 years If so, where ?: Board of Ethics Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: Seeking renewal appointment to the Board of Ethics. Over 30 years experience providing engineering services to private and public sector clients. Most recently, serve as Chief Development Officer at Montana State University Alumni Foundation responsible for leading team in development of private philanthropy in support of MSU students, faculty, and programs. Experience in board and volunteer development. Recently completed first - three year term as Board of Ethics member and participated in updating handbook, providing recommended amendments to city code, and guiding development of ethics training for city staff ad volunteer boards. Reference 1: Aimee Brunckhorst 582-2320 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Mindy Nowakowski 581-8727 Other Info: Participation on the Board of Ethics has been an informative and rewarding experience. I appreciate the opportunity to serve a second term. How did you hear about us?: Renewal 114