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Printed from: http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/statusofwomen/home.cfm on 11/21/2009
Commission on the Status of Women

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Brandon Wagner, Intergovernmental Relations Manager
Office of Public Affairs
County Center, 26th Floor
601 E. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone: (813) 276-2640
Fax: (813) 272-5248
 
The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioner's (BOCC) created the Hillsborough Commission on the Status of Women (the COSW) on April 16, 2003 ( Resolution No. R03-074 ( PDF, 77KB ) ), and its membership structure was amended on October 20, 2004 ( Resolution R04-174 ( PDF, 71KB ) ) and further amended on March 21, 2007 (Resolution No. R07-059 ( PDF, 67KB ) ).
 

Purpose
The COSW was created to advise the BOCC, the County administration, the community, and all agencies and persons in Hillsborough County with 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.

Membership
The COSW is comprised of 13 members, as prescribed by their resolution. Seven of the members are appointed by County Commissioners and six are representatives of specific organizations.

 
Upcoming Meeting Announcement

Monday, November 30, 2009
9:30am - 11:00am
at the
Planning Commission Boardroom
18th Floor, County Center
601 E. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, Florida 33602