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(Revised: 11/23/04)
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Facts Based on Resolution
#R03-074 ( PDF, 77KB )
& #R04-174 ( PDF, 71KB )
and further amended on March 21, 2007 (#R07-059 ( PDF, 67KB ) ). |
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Membership, Terms and Qualifications
- There are 13 total members to serve staggered terms appointments as follows:
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One appointment by each commissioner. (When a 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, Centre for Women, and the League of Women Voters.
- Two (2) year terms by The Spring, Hispanic Professional Women’s Association, Inc.,and the
National Council of Negro Women.
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Members of the Commission shall reside in Hillsborough County and shall reflect diversity of
the County.
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Members serve without compensation (travel shall be processed pursuant to §112.061,
Florida Statutes).
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Members of the Commission may be removed by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) without
cause at any time.
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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.
Officers, By-laws and Meetings
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Membership shall appoint a Chairperson (annual appointment) 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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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 10-times per year as a minimum. Emergency meetings may be held at the
call of Chairman or by four (4) members of the Commission.
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Meetings of the Commission shall be staffed by County Administration.
Work Program & Funding
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The Commission shall adopt a “Work Program” to be approved by the BOCC.
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At the BOCC’s discretion, appropriate funds for administrative expenses of the
Commission in an amount not to exceed $10,000.
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Such Work Program is suggested by county staff to be timely submitted by the 2nd week in
February of each year. This timeframe will ensure that if funds are need in the upcoming 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.
Purpose of the Commission
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Serve in an advisory capacity to the BOCC, the community, and all agencies and persons in
Hillsborough County, Florida in respect to:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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To make studies and have studies made of the problems of:
- Discrimination against women employees.
- Increasing the availability of part time employment for women.
- Establishment of day care centers in the community.
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Identifying attributable changes towards women in the community and to formulate and
recommend plans and programs for the coordination of the activities of all governmental
entities and non-governmental agencies dealing with these problems.
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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.
Limitation of Powers
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The powers and jurisdiction of the Commission are purely advisory, voluntary, and persuasive.
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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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