Pasadena Municipal Code Ch. 2.65 Commission on the Status of Women

This chapter shall be known as the "Commission on the Status of Women Ordinance."

(Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

There is created and established a commission of the city to be known as the "commission on the status of women" and hereinafter called "commission."

(Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

A. The commission shall consist of 9 members, who shall be appointed as follows:

1. Each of the 7 councilmembers and the mayor shall nominate 1 member for a total of 8 members.

2. The mayor shall nominate the remaining 1 member from persons recommended by the 7 councilmembers.

3. All nominations are subject to ratification by the city council.

B. Members shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, and shall serve no more than 2 consecutive terms. A term of less than 1 year shall not be considered a full term. Terms expire on June 30th of the applicable years. A member shall continue in office for the term for which he/she was appointed or until his/her successor is appointed. No member who has served 2 consecutive terms shall be eligible for reappointment to the commission prior to the passage of a 2-year interval.

C. If a member ceases to reside in the city prior to the expiration of a term, the member may complete the term only upon approval by the city council pursuant to Section 2.45.020.

D. Any member of the commission may be removed by the city council at its pleasure.

(Ord. 6820 §§ 11, 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

A. All members shall be residents of the city; provided, however, that a person appointed by a councilmember need not reside in said councilmember's district.

B. Members should possess knowledge or ability in areas pertaining to discrimination against women.

C. Members should have exhibited leadership qualities in community activities relating to the general welfare of women in the city.

(Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 10, 8-2-2021)

A. In the event a member has 3 consecutive unexcused absences from meetings of the commission, the city council may declare the office of such member vacant. The staff to the committee shall advise the administrative assistant to the mayor of any such member with 3 consecutive unexcused absences. The chair of the commission may excuse absences.

B. Vacancies, whether scheduled or unscheduled, shall be filled by the person who nominated the member to the vacant office, or by his/her successor, in the same manner as set forth in Section 2.65.030.

(Ord. 6820 § 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 3, 8-2-2021)

At the annual meeting of the commission, the members shall elect a chair and a vice chair. In the absence or incapacity of the chair and vice chair, the commission may designate a temporary chair.

(Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 11, 8-2-2021)

A. The commission shall meet at least once a month. All its meetings shall be held in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and shall be open to the public except as provided by law. Special meetings may be called by the chair or a majority of the commission.

B. A quorum shall be a majority of the commission seats filled by the city council. A seat is deemed to be filled after a nominee has been sworn in by the city clerk. No action of the commission shall be valid without the affirmative vote of at least 3 members.

C. The commission shall keep a record, which shall be available for public inspection, of all of its resolutions, proceedings and other actions.

(Ord. 6820 § 12, 2000; Ord. 6675 § 1 (part), 1996; Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

The commission shall adopt and amend, by the affirmative vote of a majority of seated members, rules and regulations for the conduct of the commission's business consistent with this chapter. Such rules and regulations shall be submitted to the city council and shall not become effective until approved and ordered filed by the council.

(Ord. 6820 § 13, 2000: Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 12, 8-2-2021)

The commission shall submit an annual report and workplan to the city council no later than September 1st of each year. Attendance records of members shall be included as part of the annual report.

(Ord. 6930 § 5, 2003: Ord. 6820 § 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

Members of the commission shall not be required to file annual statements of economic interest pursuant to the city's conflict of interest code.

(Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

A. The purpose of the commission is to advise the council on the special needs and concerns of women of all ages, races, religions, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and economic and social circumstances.

B. The commission shall:

1. Study and examine conditions which indicate discrimination or prejudice encountered by women;

2. Recommend policies, procedures, programs and legislation to promote and ensure equal rights and opportunities for all women in the city;

3. Consult with other public agencies and commissions on matters relevant to the commission.

C. In connection with the foregoing functions, the commission may:

1. Request of any city department or agency information, services, facilities and assistance in furtherance of the objectives of the commission;

2. Coordinate activities of community groups and organizations dealing with equal rights and special concerns of women; and

3. Collect, coordinate and disseminate information concerning women.

(Ord. 6820 § 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 13, 8-2-2021)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 7190, § 1, adopted May 17, 2010, repealed § 2.65.120, which pertained to the expiration of Ch. 2.65 and derived from Ord. No. 6229, § 2, 1987; Ord. No. 6724, § 1, 1997.