HomeMy WebLinkAboutReappointment to the City-County Board of Health
Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, Deputy City Clerk
Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Reappointment to the City-County Board of Health
MEETING DATE: December 19, 2013
MEETING TYPE: Action
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to reappoint city appointee Buck Taylor to the City-
County Board of Health.
BACKGROUND: The city appointee position held by Buck Taylor will expire January 8, 2013
and Mr. Taylor has applied for another term.
The City-County Board of Health is created under an Interlocal Agreement between Gallatin County and the City of Bozeman, dated June 1990, as amended under the Interlocal
Agreement dated May 12, 1997, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50-2-106, M.C.A.
The Board is comprised of nine members as follows:
(1) a County Commissioner or representative; (2) a City Commissioner or representative; (3) three members appointed by the County Commission;
(4) three members appointed by the City Commission;
and (5) one member appointed jointly by the City and County Commissions.
Members shall serve staggered three-year terms. There is no residency requirement for the members. For example, the members appointed by the City Commission don’t have to be residents of the City of Bozeman.
The Board is administrative and is responsible for appointing a Health Officer and
ensuring that the necessary qualified staff is employed, within budget constraints. The Health
Department operates under the County and its personnel manual. The Board is responsible for activities ensuring the health of the community, including guarding against the introduction of communicable diseases and providing for the removal of filth that might adversely affect public
health.
There is currently one term expiring and one applicant seeking re-appointment.
Applicant seeking re-appointment:
Buck Taylor (city appointee)
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
Attachment: Board Application
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AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 71
Form inserted: 12/9/2013 2:15:08 PM
Name: Buck Taylor Physical Address: 704 S. Willson Avenue, Bozeman, Montana 59715
Primary Phone: (406) 539-9358
Additional Phone: (406) 922-0848 Email: taylorb@chphealth.org
Your current occupation: Dir., Community Development and Operations
Employer: Community Health Partners
How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr
Which position are you applying for?: City-County Board of Health
City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes
If so, how long?: 10 years
If so, where ?: Bozeman Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I have served on the City
County Board of Health for 10 years, including two years as Chair. I enjoy the work of the Board
of Health and helping to set priorities and policy for the work of the City-County Health
Department. As Gallatin County continues to grow rapidly, public health issues remain at the forefront of how we grow in a way that will ensure all residents have access to services as well
as clean water, air and personal healthcare. Working for Community Health Partners, the local
federally-qualified community health center, gives me unique insight into the needs of the
underserved populations in the city and county. In addition, my master's degree is in public
health.
Reference 1: Matt Kelley, MPH Health Officer 582-3146 matt.kelley@gallatin.mt.gov
Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes
Reference : Carson Taylor City Commission member 579-6423 ctaylor@bozeman.net
Other Info: I will continue to work hard on beahlf of all people in the city of Bozeman and
Gallatin County, especially those that are vulnerable and not in a position to advocate for
themselves. How did you hear about us?: From the Health Department
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