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Receive a presentation on the history, statistics, and recommendations from the Commission on the Status of Women, a commission used to advocate for women in the County of Monterey.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Receive a presentation on the history, statistics, and recommendations from the Commission on the Status of Women, a commission used to advocate for women in the County of Monterey.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The intent of this presentation is to provide information on the history, statistics, and results of the survey conducted in the County of Monterey by the Commission on the Status of Women.
The Monterey County Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) was established by a Resolution of the Monterey County Board of Supervisors in 1974 as an advocate for women in the County of Monterey on matters that particularly affect women, including affordable and quality childcare, education, housing, health, equal pay, sexual harassment, community services, and related areas.
The Commission represents women in the County of Monterey by informing and advising the Supervisors on these issues, problems, and conditions. Commissioners strive to fulfill this mission through planning, organizing and advocacy, capitalizing on a diversity of knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Department of Social Services provides staff and administrative support to this public commission.
FINANCING:
This is an informational item only. There is no impact to the County General Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This Agreement correlates to the Health & Human Services and Administration Strategic Initiatives adopted by the Board of Supervisors by working towards the goals of Women's advocacy in the County of Monterey.
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
Economic Development
X Administration
X Health & Human Services
Infrastructure
Public Safety
Prepared by: Adriana Narez-Tapia, MA II, x4447
Approved by: Roderick Franks, DSS Director, x4430
Attachment: CSW Presentation