Deputy Mayor position eliminated from Charter
Summary
Bozeman's Charter currently calls for a Deputy Mayor. The Study Commission voted to scrap that role and instead have a Mayor Pro Tem who only steps in if the Mayor is incapacitated. This shapes who leads the commission day to day.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
There’s no specific dollar figure in the source, but charter rules can shape how city money is budgeted, spent, and overseen.
Residents who want a simpler leadership structure where the backup mayor only serves in emergencies.
Those who valued having a standing Deputy Mayor to share leadership duties.
Mentions & discussions (2)
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Study Commission - Jan 28, 2026
Bozeman's Charter currently calls for a Deputy Mayor. The Study Commission voted to scrap that role and instead have a Mayor Pro Tem who only steps in if the Mayor is incapacitated. This shapes who leads the commission day to day.
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