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Receive a presentation and consider adopting a resolution establishing the Solano Commission for Women and Girls as the Board of Supervisors advisory board on issues pertaining to women and girls
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board receive a presentation and consider adopting a resolution to establish the Solano Commission for Women and Girls (SCWG) as the Board of Supervisors advisory board on issues pertaining to women and girls.
SUMMARY:
At the April 3, 2018 Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Erin Hannigan requested an item be brought forward to discuss establishing a commission for women and girls in Solano County and the other Board members agreed to place the item on the April 24, 2018 agenda as requested. Establishing a commission for women and girls is consistent with the statewide California Commission on the Status of Women & Girls as well as other counties in California including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo and Sonoma Counties; all situated in the heart of the northern California megaregion.
The Purpose of the SCWG is to provide community education and advisement to the Solano County Board of Supervisors and other entities as necessary on issues relating to the changing social and economic conditions of women and girls in the County. The Commission shall work to increase awareness of women's issues, celebrate the achievements of local deserving women, champion opportunities for women and girls, and recommend legislative solutions at the city, county, state and federal level. The SCWG focus areas will include, but not limited to socio-economic conditions, workplace issues, social treatment of gender issues, education, and health and safety for women and girls.
Several organizations support establishing a commission for women and girls in Solano County including National A...
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