HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSW Memo 04-08-2010CITY OF MIAMI
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Commission
From: Priscilla A. Thompson
City Clerk
Date: March 11, 2010
Subject: Commission on the Status of
Women
Reference: April 8, 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.
Eight (8) 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!
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. Vacancy since 01/14/2010
• 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 9/13/1999 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); 3 consecutive absences in 2010,
and would require a 4/5ths waiver of attendance; further, as she has served as a member
since 9/28/1995, 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, February 11, 2010, and March 11, 2010
Commission meeting.
t This item was continued from February 11, 2010, and March 11, 2010 Commission meeting.
t This item was continued from December 17, 2009, January 14, 2010, February 11, 2010, and March 11, 2010
Commission meeting.
• Commissioner Richard Dunn II has one (1) nomination for a seat currently held by:§
1. Vacancy, since October 14, 2009 due to resignation of Thema Campbell.
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 8, 2010
Commission agenda.
PAT
c: Iliana Forte, 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, and March 11, 2010 Commission meeting.