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Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
PREPARED BY: Pearl Michalson, Deputy City Clerk
Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk SUBJECT: Reappointments to the Board of Ethics
MEETING DATE: August 3, 2015
MEETING TYPE: Action
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to reappoint Melissa Frost and Mary Jane McGarity to the
Board of Ethics with updated terms expiring July 31, 2017.
BACKGROUND: Two terms on the Board of Ethics expired July 31, 2015. 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 existing members reapplying.
Reapplying Applicants:
Melissa Frost
Mary Jane McGarity
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachments: Board Applications
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From:melissadfrost@yahoo.com
To:Agenda
Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Submittal
Date:Tuesday, July 28, 2015 2:32:55 PM
AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 208
Form inserted: 7/28/2015 2:32:01 PM
Form updated: 7/28/2015 2:32:01 PM
Name: Melissa Frost
Physical Address *: 306 S. 7th Ave.,
P.O Box:
City*: Bozeman
State*: Montana
Zip Code*: 59715
Primary Phone *: (406) 585-8825
Additional Phone:
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?: 6 years
If so, where ?: Board of Ethics
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: Same aslast Application: believe there are circumstances where unwritten rules of conductare sufficient, but there are other circumstances where written codes of conduct canhelp guide people to determine what is the right thing to do and encourage bestbehavior. I have been a public employee, and took seriously my responsibility touphold 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 inpublic employees and officials, who are the embodiment of "government." These
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qualities allow the governed to maintain confidence and trust in government and itsactions. 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 tothe health and vibrancy of a community. I have served on the Board of Ethics sinceit’s inception. We have made great progress toward the goals outlined in the Charterand Code of Ethics, but there is more work to do and I would love to be a part ofdoing it. I have a deep interest in ethics, and I am thoughtful, deliberative, andcurious. I am committed to the work of the BOE and wholeheartedly welcome theopportunity 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
Other Info: I am a current member of the board and am aware of my term'sexpiration and subsequent vacancy.
How did you hear about us?: re-application/ Clerk's Office
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Name: Mary Jane McGarity
Physical Address *: 116 Nostalgia Lane
P.O Box:
City*: Bozeman
State*: Montana
Zip Code*: 59771
Primary Phone *: (406) 579-8894
Additional Phone: (406) 624-6240
Email *: maryjane.mcgarity@msuaf.org
Your current occupation *: Vice President of Development
Employer *: MSU Alumni
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?: 2 terms
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 Vice President of Development 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 City Clerk Kalispell (406)758-7756
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 third term.
How did you hear about us?: Clerk's office