[Adopted as Title 2, Ch. 2.38, of the 1986 Code]
A.
There is established a Commission on Women's Affairs in the City,
which shall consist of nine members to be appointed by the Mayor,
all of whom shall be residents of the City. In the first instance,
three members shall be appointed for one year, three members shall
be appointed for a term of two years, and three members shall be appointed
for a term of three years; annually thereafter, on or before January
15 of each year, three members shall be appointed for a term of three
years.
B.
An appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired term
only of the vacating member.
C.
No member of the Commission shall receive any salary for services
rendered to said Commission.
A.
The Commission on Women's Affairs shall hold monthly meetings and
shall elect a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson and Secretary and such
other officers as it deems necessary. Minutes of the meetings shall
be kept by the Secretary.
B.
The Commission on Women's Affairs shall hold its annual meeting on
the first Thursday in December, at which time the officers for the
ensuing year shall be elected.
The person occupying the office of Chairperson shall serve as
the coordinator of the Commission on Women's Affairs and shall have
the responsibility of advising and assisting in the planning and development
of policies and programs of the Commission on Women's Affairs, and
for providing leadership in executing and coordinating these policies
and programs.
A.
The powers
and duties of the Commission shall be:
(1)
To engender, encourage and promote in the community as amongst the
business and professional persons and organizations, together with
the educational, religious, political and civic leaders of our City,
a more profound understanding of the need for and the value of the
contributions women can and do make within all such areas of endeavor,
nationally as well as locally; and further to prevent and eliminate
any and all discriminatory practices against women in our society,
wherever their spirit and talents may lead them.
(2)
To make such studies as necessary to effectuate said general purpose
as is set forth in this article; to disseminate information and educational
materials and reports which will assist in the elimination of prejudice,
intolerance, and discrimination against the women of our area; and
to further promote programs in community education and information
with a view to achieving a healthier and more rewarding lifestyle
for the modern-day woman in the City.
(3)
To recommend to the Mayor and City Council the enactment of such
ordinances and other legislation or action as in the judgment of the
Commission shall eliminate such conditions as result in discriminatory
practices against women in our society and more specifically the City.
(4)
To hold conferences, hearings, workshops and other special meetings
in the interest of addressing itself to problems which are peculiar
to the needs of the area's women and with a view to resolving in an
equitable fashion and manner such problems as may have been occasioned
by virtue of distinctions of sex.
B.
The Commission shall act, upon request only, and solely in an advisory
capacity to the Mayor, City Council, or any commission or department
in respect to City plans or the operation of any City department where
questions of conflicts or differences between cities involving discriminatory
practices by reason of sex arise; and may further serve as a consultant
to such groups and agencies within the municipality and/or community
through cooperating in educational campaigns devoted to the elimination
of prejudice, intolerance or discrimination as such is or becomes
applicable to women's rights.
C.
The City, on behalf of the Commission, may accept grants and donations
from foundations and others for the purpose of carrying out the Commission's
functions.
D.
The Commission may consult with and maintain relations with surrounding
cities and towns and, where feasible, cooperate with them in the development
and implementation of programs designed to further equal protection
of women in pursuit of their recognized aspirations.
E.
The Commission on Women's Affairs shall adopt such rules and regulations
for the conduct of its business as are necessary to effectuate the
purpose of this article.
