HomeMy WebLinkAboutmemo 7-10-08CITY OF MIAMI
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Members Date: June 17, 2008
of the City Commission
From: Priscilla A. Thompson
City Clerk
Subject: Commission on the Status of
Women
References: July 10, 2008 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.
Three (3) appointments are needed at this time.
• Chair Sanchez has one (1) nomination for a seat currently held by:
1. Maria Rodriguez, incumbent, whose term expired May 9, 2008.
• Commissioner Gonzalez has two (2) nominations for seats currently held by:
1. Constance Johnson, incumbent, whose term expired June 13, 2008.
2. Lyse Cuellar, incumbent, whose term expired June 13, 2008.
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 July 10, 2008
Commission agenda.
PAT:pb
c: Ilene Temchin, Assistant City Attorney
Elvi Gallastegui, Agenda Coordinator
Christian Brautigam, Office of the City Manager
Maria Mascarenas, Chairperson