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Home My WebLink AboutResolutions - 2011.02.09 - 10514REPORT FEBRUARY 9, 2011 BY: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE - Christine Long, Chairperson RE: MR #11004 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - 2011-2012 WOMEN'S COMMISSION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having considered the above titled resolution on January 24, 2011, hereby recommends that the resolution be amended as follows_ MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11004 BY: Commissioners Marcia Gershenson, District #17; and Christine Long, District #7 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - 2011-2042 WOMEN'S COMMISSION WOMEN'S ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR OAKLAND COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Women's Commission Women's Advisory Council for Oakland County was established with the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #07236 for the purpose of conducting public forums and studying matters concerning women in Oakland County, the results of which were reported to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #09001 authorized the continuation of theALemenls-CeIR141-i-Sroir314 Women's Advisory Council for Oakland County through December, 2010; and WHEREAS the Women's Commission Women's Advisory Council for Oakland County has provided educational forums, participated in community outreach projects and presented two annual reports addressing the status and needs of women, girls and families in Oakland County; and WHEREAS there is an ongoing need for the I =••-•' -e••••• ..e• Women's Advisory Council for Oakland County to assist in determining the status and needs of women in Oakland County and identifying how Oakland County can assist in improving women's improve health, safety, education, economic and social autonomy, earnings and employment - which would all contribute to the continued growth of Oakland County. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners re-establishes the ta - • ' - e••••• .'e• Women's Advisory Council for Oakland County for a tweone-year term, ending December 31, 2012 2011. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the e••-•' -e••••' .e• Women's Advisory Council for Oakland County may conduct public forums and study matters concerning women in Oakland County, and shall report their findings and activities annually to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, through the General Government Committee, on or before the last scheduled Board of Commissioners' meetings in 2011 and 2012. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the -e"'". .e. Women's Advisory Council for Oakland County shall meet 4 times a ycar with additional meetings as necessary to conduct the business of the commission. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the-Wemens-Gem-1 ,11-i-ers-iefi Women's Advisory Council for Oakland County will comply with the Michigan Open Meetings Act. The meeting notices shall be posted. The minutes shall be submitted to the General Government Committee as information items. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that membership of the I -e••••• .e• Women's Advisory Council for Oakland County shall consist of 25 members, each serving for a two one-year term that expires on December 31, 241-2 2011. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that twenty-five (25) representatives will each be appointed by their respective Oakland County Commissioner, for a twe one-year term. Each appointed person must reside in the district that his or her County Commissioner represents and serves at the pleasure of the appointing County Commissioner. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two (2) Oakland County Commissioners shall be appointed to serve as ex- official members to the e---' -e••••• *e- Women's Advisory Council for Oakland County. One (1) Commissioner from the majority party and one (1) Commissioner from the minority party will be recommended by the General Government Committee to the full Board of Commissioners for these non-voting ex-official appointments. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that th- e••-•'. "e- Women's Advisory Council for Oakland County is subject to federal, state and county laws, rules and regulations on lobbying, use of public monies for political purposes, standard of conduct and ethics. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that members of the e - ' - e••••• .e• Women's Advisory Council for Oakland County serve as volunteers and shall not be compensated. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gershenson absent. 41-0441-en BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that th - e.•:•'. -:•••• e• Women's Advisory Council for Oakland County may solicit and accept funds, including gifts, donations, grants or any federal or state funds for purposes relating to its work as a -e••"' .e• Women's Advisory Council for Oakland County. The acceptance and use of any federal or state funds by th - I e••-•' -e••••• .e• Women's Advisory Council for Oakland County commits no Oakland County funds and places no obligation upon Oakland County to continue the purposes for which the funds are made available. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Women's Commi,sion Women's Advisory Council for Oakland County is not a political oriented organization and shall not play a role that magnifies political issues. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the purpose of th- men's Advisory Council for Oakland County is to survey the status of women in Oakland County, assess their needs and hold informational forums. To this end, theN-prci-enLs—GG-1:1414i,4944 Women's Advisory Council for Oakland County shall be authorized to: 1. Enact bylaws for its own governance. 2. Hold public meetings, fact-finding hearings and public forums to gather and disseminate information to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, the County Executive, public agencies and the public. 3. Use voluntary services of private individuals, agencies and organizations which may be offered and needed from time to time. 4. Work with and obtain statistical information from Oakland County's Planning and Economic Development Services Department and other governmental and human services agencies. 5. Provide a report to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and County Executive on or before the last Board of Commissioners' meeting of the 2011 and 2012 calendar years. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION , #11004 BY: Commissioners Marcia Gershenson, District #17; and Christine Long, District #7 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — 2011-2012 WOMEN'S COMMISSION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Women's Commission for Oakland County was established with the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution #07236 for the purpose of conducting public forums and studying matters concerning women in Oakland County, the results of which were reported to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #09001 authorized the continuation of the Women's Commission for Oakland County through December, 2010; and WHEREAS the Women's Commission for Oakland County has provided educational forums, participated in community outreach projects and presented two annual reports addressing the status and needs of women, girls and families in Oakland County; and WHEREAS there is an ongoing need for the Women's Commission for Oakland County to assist in determining the status and needs of women in Oakland County and identifying how Oakland County can assist in improving women's improve health, safety, education, economic and social autonomy, earnings and employment - which would all contribute to the continued growth of Oakland County, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners re-establishes the Women's Commission for Oakland County for a two-year term, ending December 31, 2012. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Women's Commission for Oakland County may conduct public forums and study matters concerning women in Oakland County, and shall report their findings and activities annually to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, through the General Government Committee, on or before the last scheduled Board of Commissioners' meetings in 2011 and 2012. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Women's Commission for Oakland County shall meet 4 times a year with additional meetings as necessary to conduct the business of the commission. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the VVomen's Commission for Oakland County will comply with the Michigan Open Meetings Act. The meeting notices shall be posted. The minutes shall be submitted to the General Government Committee as information items. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that membership of the Women's Commission for Oakland County shall consist of 25 members, each serving for a two-year term that expires on December 31, 2012. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that twenty-five (25) representatives will each be appointed by their respective Oakland County Commissioner, for a two-year term. Each appointed person must reside in the district that his or her County Commissioner represents and serves at the pleasure of the appointing County Commissioner. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two (2) Oakland County Commissioners shall be appointed to serve as ex-officio members to the Women's Commission for Oakland County, One (1) Commissioner from the majority party and one (1) Commissioner from the minority party will be recommended by the General Government Committee to the full Board of Commissioners for these non-voting ex-officio appointments, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Women's Commission for Oakland County is subject to federal, state and county laws, rules and regulations on lobbying, use of public monies for political purposes, standard of conduct and ethics. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that members of the Women's Commission for Oakland County serve as volunteers and shall not be compensated. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Women's Commission for Oakland County may solicit and accept funds, including gifts, donations, grants or any federal or state funds for purposes relating to its work as a Women's Commission for Oakland County. The acceptance and use of any federal or state funds by the Women's Commission for Oakland County commits no Oakland County funds and places no obligation upon Oakland County to continue the purposes for which the funds are made available. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Women's Commission for Oakland County is not a political oriented organization and shall not play a role that magnifies political issues, BE IT FURTHER RE. SOLVED that the purpose of the Women's Commission for Oakland County is to survey the status of women in Oakland County, assess their needs and hold_informational forums. To this end, the Women's Commission for Oakland County shall be authorized to: 1. Enact bylaws for its own governance. 2. Hold public meetings, fact-finding hearings and public forums to gather and disseminate information to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, the County Executive, public agencies and the public. ---- Commissioner Christine Long District # — Commissioner /District t Commissioner District # ;11 Cornmis. iener Distict # (/ CVnmissioner strict #/.:; Commissioner District # - --Gcntirnissiener _District # CommiSE.,10ner District # CoMmissioner Commissioner District # District # District # Commissionci District 01111)11:-.- !C D'" irict Co miri CC IC trict 4 Commissioner District # Commissioner District # 3. Use voluntary services of private individuals, agencies and organizations which may be offered and needed from time to time. LI. Work with and obtain statistical information from Oakland County's Planning and Economic Development Services Department and other governmental and human services agencies. 5. Provide a report to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and County Executive on or before the last Board of Commissioners meeting of the 2011 and 2012 calendar years. Chairpei-son, we move the adopt,ion of the foregoing resolution. Commissioner Mari Ger' henson District # Cornmisr.,-.;;oner District # Commie, ioncr/ „ , , DHAct Commissioner District # Commissioner Commissioner District # District # Resolution #11004 January 5, 2011 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections. Resolution #11004 February 9, 2011 Moved by Long supported by Gershenson the resolution be adopted. Moved by Long supported by Gershenson the General Government Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted. Moved by Long supported by Gershenson the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation in the General Government Committee Report. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried. Discussion followed. Moved by Long supported by Gershenson the resolution be adopted. Moved by Long supported by Gershenson the resolution be amended as follows: 1. The name shall change to Women's Advisory Commission (different from what was passed in GG) — [In the title of resolution and wherever indicated in the text] 2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appointees of the Women's Advisory Commission shall be referred to as MEMBERS of the Advisory Commission and shall not present themselves as officials of Oakland County. 3. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the structure of the Women's Advisory Commission shall change to be a committee of the whole (rather than various individual committees) to allow focus on a single issue for a term or specific time period amongst the group in order to provide the best suggestions to the Board within the most timely manner and to increase and encourage member participation. 4. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the practices of the Women's Advisory Commission shall comply with the Open Meetings Act and all meetings shall be noticed; open to the public and have notes taken. 5. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a quorum of the Women's Advisory Commission shall be defined as 50% of the appointed individuals needing to be in attendance. 6. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if an appointed member misses three (3) consecutive meetings without notice then the appropriate Commissioner shall have the ability to replace the individual with a new representative. 7. The term of the Women's Advisory Commission will be extended until December 31, 2012 [to be reflected in resolution wherever indicated in the text] Vote on amendment: AYES: Gingell, Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson. (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried. Moved by Middleton supported by Gershenson the resolution be adopted. Moved by Middleton supported by Gershenson the resolution be amended as follows: I move to insert as the sixth BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the by-laws of the Women's Commission (Women's Advisory Council) shall not supersede the County Commissioner's term of appointment pursuant to this resolution. Vote on amendment: AYES: Gosselin, Greimel, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell. (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried. Discussion followed. Vote on resolution, as amended: AYES: Greimel, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis, McGillivray, Middleton, Nash, Nuccio, Potts, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bosnic, Covey, Crawford, Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin. (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted. STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I, Bill Bullard Jr., Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on February 9, 2011, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac, Michigan this 9th day of February, 2011. e Bill Bullard Jr., Oakland County