§ 2-2-69. Commission for women.

   (a)   There shall be a commission for women in Frederick County.

   (b)   The board of county commissioners shall appoint the members of the commission for women.

   (c)   The powers and duties of the commission for women shall include:

      (1)   Serving as a source of public information for women;

      (2)   Identifying, researching, and helping to find solutions to the problems of women and girls;

      (3)   Promoting the full and equal participation of women in work, government, and society;

      (4)   Strengthening the home life by directing attention to critical problems confronting women as wives, mothers, homemakers, and workers;

      (5)   Recommending methods of overcoming discrimination against women in public and private employment and encouraging women to become candidates for public office;

      (6)   Securing appropriate recognition of women’s accomplishments and contributions to Frederick County; and

      (7)   Other powers and duties to be determined by the board of county commissioners.

(1999, Chapter 372, § 1)

Cross reference:

   For similar provisions, see §§ 1-2-74 et seq.