Mendocino County Municipal Code Ch. 8.68 Commission on the Status of Women

There is established, pursuant to authority contained in Government Code Section 31000.1, a County of Mendocino Commission on the Status of Women.

(Ord. No. 3609, adopted 1986; Ord. No. 3773, adopted 1991.)

The Commission is established to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors on all matters concerning the status of women within the County of Mendocino. The Commission shall not attempt to regulate or undertake those responsibilities preempted by Federal, State or other local agencies. The Commission shall not advise on matters within the jurisdiction of other commissions or committees formed by the Board of Supervisors nor shall the Commission advise on County employee-employer relations without prior authorization having been obtained from the Board of Supervisors.

(Ord. No. 3609, adopted 1986.)

The Commission shall consist of fifteen (15) members, residents of Mendocino County, appointed by the Board of Supervisors to serve two (2) year terms. Each Supervisor shall appoint three (3) persons within his or her district.

(Ord. No. 3609, adopted 1986; Ord. No. 3757, adopted 1991.)

The Commission shall convene no fewer than four (4) meetings annually at such time and place as shall be agreed upon by the Commission and such other special meetings as shall be required from time to time.

(Ord. No. 3609, adopted 1986.)

The powers and duties of the Commission, as qualified by Section 8.68.020 shall be as follows:

(A) On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, to study and investigate by means of meetings, conferences, public hearings or other appropriate means, conditions impacting on the status of women;

(B) To recommend to the Board of Supervisors necessary programs, or legislation to promote, ensure and protect equal rights and opportunities for women;

(C) To render to the Board of Supervisors, upon the Board's request, a report or reports of Commission activities;

(D) Subject to the approval of the County Administrator, to request of any County department information, services, facilities and any other assistance for the purposes of furthering the objectives of this Chapter;

(E) Though the Commission shall not receive County funding, with the consent of the Board of Supervisors, the Commission may solicit and accept funds from Federal and State governmental agencies for carrying out the purposes outlined in this Chapter. The Commission may also, with the consent of the Board of Supervisors, accept gifts, donations and grant awards from any source for carrying out its functions.

(Ord. No. 3609, adopted 1986.)

(A) The Commission shall be a nonfunded commission and Commissioners shall serve without compensation.

(B) The Commission may engage the services of volunteer workers and consultants without compensation as it finds necessary. Service of an individual as a volunteer worker or as a consultant shall not be considered as employment by the County for any purpose.

(Ord. No. 3609, adopted 1986.)

The Commission may adopt and amend bylaws subject to the prior approval of the Board of Supervisors.

(Ord. No. 3609, adopted 1986.)