City Attorney stays appointed, not elected
Summary
One question was whether offices like the City Attorney should be elected by voters. The commission voted 5-0 to keep the Legal Officer as an appointed position under the current Charter.
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Last discussed Jan 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
The source doesn’t spell out a dollar cost, but changing the city’s governing structure could shift how Bozeman spends and oversees public money.
Residents who want legal counsel chosen on professional qualifications by the commission.
No groups negatively affected.
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Study Commission - Jan 28, 2026
One question was whether offices like the City Attorney should be elected by voters. The commission voted 5-0 to keep the Legal Officer as an appointed position under the current Charter.
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