Proclamations are issued at the Mayor's discretion to honor, celebrate or create awareness of a noteworthy event, milestone, or achievement generally related to a community benefit. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis subject to their significance to the city and its residents.

Proclamations may be issued for:

• Noteworthy events of city-wide significance and relevancy to Bozeman
• Significant contributions and service to the community
• Special honors (as determined by the Mayor)

Proclamations Guidelines: 

• All proclamation requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must be received 30 days before the event.
• Proclamations should reflect inclusiveness, not exclusiveness.
• Proclamations are not automatically renewed every year.
• Only one proclamation will be accepted annually per topic and organization.  
• A Bozeman city resident must request the proclamation.
• The Mayor reserves the right to approve or decline any request for a proclamation and edit the drafted material for final wording.

Proclamations will not be issued for:

• Matters of political or religious nature or individual conviction
• Events or organizations with no direct relationship to the city of Bozeman
• Anniversaries
• Campaigns or events contrary to city policy
• Personal proclamations for individuals or businesses

Additional Information:

• Proclamations must not be used in whole or as part of an advertisement, endorsement, or commercial promotion.
• Proclamations are honorary and not legally binding.
• Presentations of a proclamation at a City Commission meeting are at the Mayor's discretion and will be scheduled subject to availability.  If a formal presentation at a city council meeting is available, it is expected that at least one representative will be on hand to receive the proclamation.  If a formal presentation is not available, proclamations can be picked up at City Hall.  They will not be mailed.
• An organization does not have exclusive rights to the day, week, or month of its proclamation