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Approve the appointment of Jennifer Hamilton to the Solano Commission for Women and Girls, representing District 4, for a term to be determined at the first meeting of the Solano Commission for Women and Girls
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Chair Vasquez requests that the Board of Supervisors approve the appointment of Jennifer Hamilton to the Solano Commission for Women and Girls, representing District 4, for a term to be determined at the first meeting of the Solano Commission for Women and Girls.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Recognizing the importance of enabling women to have greater equality in the areas of housing, education, employment, community services and related activities, the Board of Supervisors approved the establishment of the Solano Commission for Women and Girls on April 24, 2018. The commission is designed to provide community education and advisement to the Board of Supervisors and other entities regarding the changing social and economic conditions of women and girls in the county.
The first meeting of the appointed commissioners will be held October 17, 2018.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost associated with preparing this agenda item is nominal and absorbed within the District 4 FY2018/19 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to approve this appointment, however, that is not recommended as the applicant is well-suited to the position and is Chair Vasquez’s choice for the District 4 seat on the commission.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION