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(a) Officers. The Commission shall select annually from its membership a Chair and no more than three (3) Vice Chairs.
(b) Rules. The Commission shall prepare and adopt the necessary rules and regulations for the conduct of its business.
(c) Quorum. A majority of members currently appointed to the Commission shall constitute a quorum. A majority of members in attendance shall be required to carry any motion or proposal.
(d) Minutes. The Commission shall keep written minutes of its meetings, a copy of which shall be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
(e) Meetings. The Commission shall establish a regular meeting schedule and shall give public notice of the time and place of meetings. All meetings of the Commission, including any ad hoc committees or other committees appointed by the Commission, shall be open and public and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meetings of the Commission, including any ad hoc committees or other committees appointed by the Commission.
(Amended by Ord. No. 7308 (N.S.), effective 7-2-87)
(a) Ad Hoc Committees. The Commission may appoint committees for the purpose of carrying out the functions and duties of the Commission. Any committee appointed shall consist of not fewer than three members, including at least one Commission member. The actions and recommendations of committees shall not be deemed the action of the Commission and shall in no way bind the Commission or its members. The committee shall cease to exist on completion of its assignment.
(b) Volunteer and Consultant Services. The Commission shall engage the services of volunteer workers and consultants without salary as it may find necessary from time to time. Service of an individual as a volunteer worker or as a consultant shall not be considered as service for or employment by the County.
(Amended by Ord. No. 4907 (N.S.), effective 6-16-77)
The Commission shall have the power and duty to:
(a) Study and evaluate County Charter provisions, ordinances, policies and proposed policies, and their implementation to determine if there are instances of discrimination against any person because of sex.
(b) Cooperate with Federal, State, County, City and other public agencies and refer to the respective agencies any matters, disputes, or controversies already in the jurisdiction of their existing powers, with the intent that duplication of efforts should be avoided. The Commission may initiate investigations of such matters and make recommendations to such agencies.
(c) Study areas of possible discrimination as they pertain to women's and girls’ lives and needs. These may include, but not be limited to:
(1) Employment opportunities
(2) Education opportunities
(3) Medical and health services
(4) Legal services
(5) Credit and loan policies
(6) Criminal justice policies and procedures
(7) Housing and transportation facilities
(8) Child care needs
(9) Human care services
(d) Conduct workshops for County personnel and community groups to explore specific subject areas and improve relationships.
(e) Conduct public hearings dealing with matters before the Commission.
(f) Utilize County resources and facilities to accumulate information for the purpose of furthering the objectives of this Commission.
(g) Prepare and disseminate information on matters related to sexual discrimination and prejudice.
(h) Formulate programs or legislation to promote and insure equal rights and opportunities for all women.
(i) Provide liaison and assistance to citizen groups interested in the problems facing women.
(j) Apply for and administer grants from all levels of government and private sources for carrying out the functions of the Commission.
(Amended by Ord. No. 4907 (N.S.), effective 6-16-77; amended by Ord. No. 10458 (N.S.), effective 2-9-17)
Cross reference(s) -- Powers and duties of officers, boards, and commissions, § 51.
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