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RESOLUTION 5292
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, ESTABLISHING “ENGAGE BOZEMAN” AS A COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORK TO BROADEN AND DEEPEN PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION IN CITY GOVERNMENT AND EMPLOY INNOVATIVE METHODS
FOR INVITING INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY.
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman works to provide high quality services, infrastructure
and programs in our community, there is a need to provide transparent, equitable, and innovative
means for residents to effectively contribute to decisions that affect them.
WHEREAS, Vision 1 of the City of Bozeman’s Strategic Plan calls for “an engaged
community” and that “we foster a culture of engagement and civic leadership based on innovation
and best practices involving community members of all backgrounds and perspectives.”
WHEREAS, section 1.2.b. of the City of Bozeman’s Strategic Plan calls for the
development of a “Community Engagement Plan” to support and sustain an increased level of
community engagement in City decision making processes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana, that the City of Bozeman will adopt Engage Bozeman to guide City
community engagement efforts as referenced in Attachment A. Engage Bozeman serves to outline
the guiding principles, goals, concepts, processes and tools to achieve Strategic Plan item 1.2.b.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 27th day of April 2021.
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CYNTHIA L. ANDRUS
Mayor
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ATTEST:
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MIKE MAAS
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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GREG SULLIVAN
City Attorney
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