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Affirm the Solano Commission for Women and Girls (SCWG) bylaws as approved by the Solano Commission for Women and Girls on October 17, 2018
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board affirm the Solano Commission for Women and Girls (SCWG) bylaws as approved by the Solano Commission for Women and Girls on October 17, 2018.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Solano Commission for Women and Girls (SCWG) was established on April 24th, 2018 by the Solano County Board of Supervisors at the request of a founding committee led by Jennifer Barton and co-founders Dana Dean, Elease Cheek, Anna Eaton, Bobbi Enderlin, Supervisor Erin Hannigan, Sabine Goerke-Shrode, Liliana Gonzalez, Frances McCullough, Erica Rodriguez-Langley, Rochelle Sherlock, Cierra Starnes, and Mayor Lori Wilson (then Councilmember).
The Solano Commission for Women and Girls held its inaugural meeting on October 17, 2018. The purpose of the commission 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 will 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. Areas of focus will include, but not be limited to socio-economic conditions, workplace issues, social treatment of gender issues, and health and safety for women and girls.
The Bylaws were approved by the Solano Commission for Women and Girls on October 17, 2018.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the department's FY2018/19 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board may choose to not approve the proposed bylaws, and...
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