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Study commission votes to remove Bozeman’s deputy-mayor provision
Summary
The Bozeman City Study Commission voted 4–1 Jan. 28 to remove the charter’s deputy-mayor provision and directed staff to draft language establishing a mayor pro tem and transition rules; the city attorney warned that final charter changes require meaningful public notice under Montana law.
The Bozeman City Study Commission voted 4–1 on Jan. 28 to remove a unique provision in the city charter that currently has newly elected officials serve two years as deputy mayor before serving two years as mayor.
The commission’s motion, moved by Becky (Study Commission member) and seconded by Barb, directs the drafting team to delete the deputy-mayor clause and write a process for appointing a mayor pro tem to lead meetings and assume duties if a mayor becomes incapacitated or leaves office. Commission members…
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