HomeMy WebLinkAboutmemo 4-2-09CITY OF MIAMI
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Commission
From: Priscilla A. Thompson
City Clerk
Date: March 17, 2009
Subject: Commission on the Status of
Women
References: April 2, 2009 Agenda
Enclosures: List of members
The Commission on the Status of Women was created to serve in an advisory capacity to the City
Commission, including advising on any possible barrier which may impede the participation of
women in City sponsored programs and activities; to work toward legislation granting women
equality before the law; to inspire in women the desire for self-improvement and pride of being,
regardless of age, marital status, race, color or creed; to seek for every woman the opportunities
equal to her potential and responsibility; to seek opportunities for and to encourage the active
involvement of women in matters pertaining to community progress; to encourage capable women
in roles of leadership.
Two (2) appointments are needed at this time.
• Commissioner Regalado has two (2) nominations for:
1. Allyson Warren, incumbent, whose term expired on January 9, 2009, has served as
a member since 9/13/99 and would require a term waiver by a unanimous (5/5ths)
vote of the Commission.
2. Josefina Sanchez-Pando, incumbent, whose term expired on January 9, 2009, has
exceeded the number of allowed absences (5 in 2008) and would require a 4/5ths
waiver of attendance; further, as she has served as a member since 9/28/95,
exceeding Code term limits, she would require a term waiver by a unanimous
(5/5ths) vote of the Commission.*
For your convenience, we are including a copy of the current membership of said board. By copy
of this memorandum, we are requesting the Agenda Office place this issue on the April 2, 2009
Commission agenda. *This matter was deferred from the October 16, 2008, November 13, 2008,
January 15, 2009, February 12, 2009, and March 12, 2009 Commission meetings.
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c: Denise Wallace, Assistant City Attorney
Elvi Gallastegui, Agenda Coordinator
Christian Brautigam, Office of the City Manager
Maria Mascarenas, Chairperson