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(Amended and Adopted: August 24, 2009)
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Article I
Name Purpose |
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| Section 1. |
The name of this entity is the Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women (hereinafter the “Commission”). The Commission was created by the Board of County Commissioners, Hillsborough County, Florida, (hereinafter the “BOCC”) pursuant to Resolution (Resolution R-03-074) ( PDF, 77KB ) , adopted April 16, 2003 and corrected April 25, 2003. Nothing herein shall be construed to supersede any element Resolution R03-074. The Commission and its membership structure was amended on October 20, 2004 (Resolution R-03-074) ( PDF, 77KB )
and further amended on March 21, 2007 (Resolution No. R07-059) ( PDF, 67KB ) . |
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| Section 2. |
The purpose and Scope of the activities of the Council shall be:
- Serve in an advisory capacity to the BOCC, the community, and all agencies and persons in Hillsborough County, Florida in respect to:
All matters pertaining to the status of women including but not limited to: discrimination against women; employment of women; education of women; establishment of day care centers in the community; attitudes towards women in the community, not including abortion; and to make periodic reports and recommendations to these bodies in respect to such matters.
- To make a continuing study of all existing county institutions, facilities and services, and programs dealing with women or affecting women, and consider the future needs of this County in respect to such institutions, facilities services and programs.
- To serve as a liaison between the BOCC and the County Administration, and consult with representatives of said bodies from time to time as requested and necessary in order to carry out the Commission’s tasks.
- To make studies of any issues identified.
- It is the express purpose of this commission to serve as a medium for responsible persons to utilize and consult with in attempting to understand and solve the many complex problems involved with dealing with the status of women, and to make findings and recommendations to the BOCC and County Administration regarding such matters as are presented to the Commission.
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Article II
Membership |
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| Section 1. |
There are 13 total members to serve staggered terms appointments as follows:
- One appointment by each commissioner to serve for the term of the appointing commissioner. When a County Commissioner is no longer in office that County Commissioner’s appointee shall continue to serve on the Commission until such time as the new County Commissioner reappoints that member or a new appointment is made to that position.
- Four (4) year appointments by: the Tampa Chamber of Commerce, The Centre for Women, and the League of Women Voters.
- Two (2) year terms by The Spring, Hispanic Professional Women’s Association, Inc., and the Tampa Metro Section – National Council of Negro Women.
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| Section 2. |
Members of the Commission shall reside in Hillsborough County and shall reflect diversity of the County. |
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| Section 3. |
Members serve without compensation (travel shall be processed pursuant to §112.061, Florida Statutes). |
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| Section 4. |
Members of the Commission may be removed by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) without cause at any time. |
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| Section 5. |
Members who fail to attend three (3) consecutive regularly scheduled meetings of the Commission without prior approval of the chairman shall be removed from the Commission upon certification of the Commission’s chairman to the BOCC. Such vacancy shall be filled for the remainder to the term in the same manner as the original appointment. |
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Article III
Officers, By-Laws and Meetings |
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Membership shall appoint a Chairperson, and Vice Chairperson (annual appointments) to preside over the meetings of the Commission. |
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Quorum shall reflect seven (7) members present. |
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The Commission shall adopt by-laws which shall identify additional officers, if any, and shall include meeting schedule. |
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The Commission shall meet on the fourth Monday of each month from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., unless otherwise amended by the Commission. |
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Unless in conflict with by-laws, Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the conduct of meetings. |
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The Commission must meet eight (8) times per year at a minimum. Emergency meetings may be held at the call of the Chairman or by four (4) members of the Commission. |
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Meetings of the Commission shall be staffed by County Administration. |
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Article IV
Work Program & Funding |
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| Section 1. |
The Commission shall adopt an “Annual Work Plan or Annuals” to be approved by the BOCC, pursuant to Article I, Section 2.A, of the Commission’s By-laws. |
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At the BOCC’s discretion, funds may be appropriated for administrative expenses of the Commission in an amount not to exceed $10,000. |
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| Section 3. |
The Work Plan or Annual Report may be submitted by the 2nd week in February of each year. This timeframe will ensure that if funds are needed in the prospective year, such request can be integrated into the BOCC’s biannual budget or on the off year in a supplemental budget request to the BOCC. |
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Article V
Limitation of Powers |
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The powers and jurisdiction of the Commission are purely advisory, voluntary, and persuasive. |
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| Section 2. |
The Commission shall have no power to appoint county officers or employees or to make policy decisions, or to manage, control or administer institutions or programs relating to the status of women in Hillsborough County. |
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