HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2007.10.04 - 9360Miscellaneous Resolution tt 07155
BY: Commissioner Marcia Gershenson, District 17
RE: Board of Commissioners — Oakland County Commission on Women
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Whereas Michigan has the 8`" largest female population in the United States; and
Whereas women are 50.8% of Oakland County's population; and
Whereas 58.9% of Michigan women are in the work force (2002); and
Whereas the status of women in Michigan is critical to the economic recovery of the
state; and
Whereas policies to improve women's status will improve economic growth; and
Whereas women have a substantial responsibility for their families well being; and
Whereas women as workers, parents, wives face unique and critical challenges; and
Whereas the State of Michigan recognizes the importance of improving the status of
women in Michigan by establishing a women's agenda; and
Whereas the women in Oakland County need a vehicle to express their opinions, ideas,
concerns; and
Whereas the women in Oakland County should have a Women's Commission for
information, advocacy and action; and
Whereas improving women's health, safety, education, economic and social autonomy,
earnings and employment, are paramount to the continued growth of Oakland County.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
establishes an Oakland County Commission on Women.
Be It Further Resolved that the Commission on Women shall conduct an ongoing
study (forum) of matters concerning women in Oakland County, and that it shall report
their findings annually to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on or before
June 1, and recommend solutions to problems facing the women of Oakland County.
Be It Further Resolved that the Commission on Women shall meet 4 times a year with
additional meetings as necessary to conduct the business of the commission.
Be It Further Resolved that membership of the Commission on Women shall consist of
25 representatives appointed by their Oakland County Commissioner, for a two-year
term that coincides with the Board of Commissioners' term of office. Each appointed
person must reside in the district that their County Commissioner represents.
Be It Further Resolved that members of the Commission on Women serve as
volunteers and shall not be compensated.
Be It Further Resolved that the Commission on Women may solicit funds, including
gifts, donations, grants or any federal or state funds for purposes relating to its work as
a Commission on Women in Oakland County.
Be It Further Resolved the powers of the Commission on Women include, but are not
limited to:
1. To recommend policies and to make recommendations to County agencies and
officers.
2. To enact bylaws for its own governance.
3. To hold regular public meetings and fact-finding hearings and other public
forums it deems necessary.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
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4. To use voluntary services of private individuals, agencies and organizations
which may be offered and needed from time to time.
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Resolution #07 1 55 June 14, 2007
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.