HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSW Memo 03-11-10CITY OF MIAMI
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Members
off� the City Commission
From: Priscilla A. Thompson
City Clerk
Date: February 22, 2010
Subject: Commission on the Status of
Women
Reference: March 11, 2010 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.
Nine (9) appointments are needed at this time.
• Mayor Tomas Regalado has one nomination for:
1. Donna Milo, incumbent, whose term expired on February 11, 2010.
• Chairman Marc Sarnoff has two (2) nominations for:
1. Liliana Dones, incumbent, whose term expired on February 11, 2010.E
2. Maria Mascarenes, incumbent, whose term expires on March 11, 2010.
• Vice Chairman Frank Carollo has two (2) nominations for:*
1. Anna Zambrana, incumbent, whose term expired on October 15, 2009.
2. Maria Rodriguez, incumbent, whose term expired on October 15, 2009.
• Commissioner Francis Suarez has two (2) nominations for:T
1. 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.
This item was continued from December 10, 2009, January 14, 2010, and February 11, 2010 Commission meeting.
fi This item was continued from February 11, 2010 Commission meeting.
$ This item was continued from December 17, 2009, January 14, 2010, and February 11, 2010 Commission meeting.
• 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 March 11, 2010
Commission agenda.
PAT
c: Assistant City Attorney
Elvi Gallastegui, Agenda Coordinator
Christian Brautigam, Office of the City Manager
Allyson Warren, Chairperson
§ This item was continued from February 11, 2010 Commission meeting.