HomeMy WebLinkAboutC8. Appointment Police Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Pearl Michalson, Deputy City Clerk
Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approve the City Manager’s reappointment of Richard Gale to the Police Commission
MEETING DATE: May 16, 2016
MEETING TYPE: Consent RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Manager’s reappointment of Richard Gale to the
Police Commission with an updated term ending April 30, 2019.
BACKGROUND: Mr. Gale’s position on the Police Commission expired April 30, 2016. The current member has reapplied. The City Manager has reappointed the current member Richard
Gale. The City Commission is asked for their concurrence with the City Manager’s appointment.
The Police Commission is created under Section 7-32-4151, Montana Code Annotated. The three-member board is appointed by the City Manager, with the concurrence of the City Commission, and is comprised of those who are “residents of such city or town who shall have
the qualifications required by law to hold a municipal office therein."
Members are appointed to staggered three-year terms. Under Section 7-32-4142, M.C.A., one member must be appointed annually at the first regular meeting of the City Commission in May.
The Police Commission conducts hearings and decides on appeals brought by any member of the
Police Department who has been disciplined, suspended, removed, or discharged.
Re- Applying Applicant: Richard Gale
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
Attachment: Board Application
AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 283
Form inserted: 2/26/2016 4:46:34 PM
Form updated: 2/26/2016 4:46:34 PM
Name: Rick
Last Name: Gale
Physical Address *: 247 Clifden Drive
P.O Box:
City*: Bozeman
State*: Montana
Zip Code*: 59718
Primary Phone *: (406) 522-3992
Additional Phone: (406) 600-0033
Email *: rickngale@gmail.com
Your current occupation *: Prevention Coordinator
Employer *: Alcohol & Drug Services of Gallatin County
How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 6-10 yr
Which position are you applying for? *: Police Commission
City Limits *: yes
Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes
If so, how long?: 3 Years (4/30/16)
If so, where ?: Bozeman Police Commission
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I would like to continue
serving this community as a member of the Bozeman Police Commission. After completing 3 years as a member of the Police Commission, I have become knowledgeable about the role of the
police commission in examination of applicants for police work and the duty to examine all
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applicants whose applications have been referred to the commission as to their age, legal, mental,
moral, and physical qualifications and their ability to fill the office as a member of the Bozeman
Police Department. I also understand the Role of the police commission in hearing and deciding
appeals brought by officers, Appeals to be in writing, Rights of police officer, Police commission hearings open to public, Subpoena authority of police commission, Decision by police
commission, Enforcement of decision, and Right to appeal.
Reference 1 *: Brian Gootkin Gallatin County Sheriff/Coroner Steve White Gallatin County
Commissioner
Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes
Reference 2 *: 406-582-2100 406-582-3000
Other Info: 2015 President's Lifetime Achievement Award for lifetime commitment to building a
stronger nation through volunteer service. Montana Crisis Intervention Team Training (February
8-12, 2016) Montana Crisis Intervention Team Training (February 13-17, 2012) Bozeman Police
Department Citizen Academy Class #2 1991 Irvine Police Department Reserve Officer of the
Year 1990 Orange County Reserve Officer of the Year
How did you hear about us?: Current Member
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