HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSW Memo 02-11-10CITY OF MIAMI
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Members Date: January 22, 2010
of the City Commission
Subject: Commission on the Status of
Women
From: Priscilla A. Thompson Reference: February 11, 2010 Agenda
City Clerk
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.
Ten (10) appointments are needed at this time.
• Mayor Regalado has one nomination for: *
1.Donna Milo, incumbent, whose term expires on February 11, 2010.
• Chairman Marc Sarnoff has one (1) nomination for:
1.Liliana Dones, incumbent, whose term expires on February 11, 2010.
• Vice Chairman Frank Carollo has two (2) nominations for:**
I . Anna Zambrana, incumbent, whose term expired on October 15, 2009.
2. Maria Rodriguez, incumbent, whose term expired on October 15, 2009.
• Commissioner Wifredo (Willy) Gort has two (2) nominations for:
1. Constance Johnson, incumbent, whose term expired on July 9, 2009, has served as a
member since 6/25/2001 and would require a term waiver by a unanimous (5/5ths)
vote of the Commission.
2. Lyse Cueller, incumbent, whose term expired on July 9, 2009.
• Commissioner Francis Suarez has two (2) nominations for:
I. Allyson Warren, incumbent, whose term expires on April 1, 2010, 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.
• Commissioner Richard Dunn II has two (2) nominations for seats currently held by:
1. Vacancy, since October 14, 2009 due to resignation of Thema Campbell_
2. Constance Gilbert, incumbent, whose term expired on November 12, 2009.
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 February 11,
2010 Commission agenda.
* This item was continued from December 10, 2009 and January 14, 2010 Commission
meeting.
** This item was continued from December 17, 2009 and January 14, 2010 Commission
meeting.
PAT
c: Assistant City Attorney
Elvi Gallastegui, Agenda Coordinator
Christian Brautigam, Office of the City Manager
Maria Mascarenas, Chairperson