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Study Commission adopts charter language keeping interim appointees until next municipal election, after debate
Summary
The Bozeman Study Commission voted 3–1 on Feb. 18 to propose a charter amendment that would require interim appointments to serve until the next regularly scheduled municipal election, adding public-forum requirements and extending the appointment window to give applicants and voters more time to weigh choices.
The Bozeman Study Commission voted 3–1 on Feb. 18 to adopt proposed charter language that would have the city commission appoint interim replacements who would serve until the next regularly scheduled municipal election.
The vote followed a lengthy discussion about whether vacancies should instead be filled by special elections. Commissioner Barb moved to adopt “Option A,” which keeps appointments in place until the next municipal election but requires a public forum for potential applicants and extends the current 30‑day appointment window to give the public more time to review candidates; Commissioner Becky seconded. Commissioner Deanna cast the lone dissent.
Why it matters: several residents and commissioners said the current appointment process can give…
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