Commission On The Status Of Women

Legislative References

• July 24, 2012
  Amended Bylaws
• December 9, 2008
  Amended Bylaws
• February 12, 2008
  Amended Bylaws
• November 26, 1996
  Amended Bylaws
• Resolution 92-509 December 8, 1992
  Established Commission; Rescinded Resolution 86-31
• Resolution 90-5 January 2, 1990
  Amended Bylaws
• Resolution 86-31 January 21, 1986
  New Bylaws; reassigned the Commission and rescinded Resolution 82-336
• Resolution 82-336 July 27, 1982
  Established Commission and rescinded Resolutions 74-500; 76-368; 79-333 and 82-100
• February 23, 1982
  Established Commission and rescinded Resolutions 74-500; 76-368 and 79-333
• Resolution 79-33 July 10, 1979
  Created County Commission on the Status Of Women
• Resolution 76-368 September 14, 1976
  Amended Resolution 74-500
• Resolution 74-500 December 3, 1974
  Created County Commission on the Status Of Women

Duties Explanation

The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors on a variety of matters relative to women in the County. The Commission shall take affirmative action on behalf of Monterey County residents to eliminate the practice of discrimination and prejudice on account of sex, age, parental or marital status in the areas of housing, education, employment, community services, and related services; to study and analyze conditions that demonstrate discrimination or prejudice against women; to respond to complaints, and study and/or survey the need and issues concerning women and of discriminatory practices or incidents of prejudice because of sex; to seek to resolve such matters through consultation, conciliation, and advice; to prepare and disseminate sex discrimination and prejudice information to the Board of Supervisors, and to advise and counsel the Board of Supervisors, the County Administrator, State and Federal governments, and the residents of Monterey County concerning matters involving the needs of women and relating to discrimination and prejudice because of sex; to recommend necessary procedures, programs, or legislation to the affected and responsible parties, and to promote and insure equal rights and opportunities for all women.

Term Rules Explanation

Each member shall have a 3 year term, expiring February 1st. (Resolution No. 82-336).

Reappointment Rules Explanation

Each member may serve a maximum of two consecutive 3-year terms and may be reappointed after an absence of no less than a one 3-year term.

Meeting Day and Time Explanation

Meetings are held the second Monday of each month; 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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