HomeMy WebLinkAboutmemo 10-16-08CITY OF MIAMI
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Commission
From: Priscilla A. Thompson
City Clerk
Date: September 23, 2008
Subject: Commission on the Status of
Women
References: October 16, 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.
Six (6) appointments are needed at this time.
• Chair Sanchez has two (2) nominations for seats currently held by:
1. Anna Zambrana, incumbent, whose term expires November 8, 2008, has exceeded
the number of allowed absences (7 in 2008) and would require a 4/5ths waiver of
attendance.
2. Maria Rodriguez, incumbent, whose term expired May 9, 2008.
• Vice Chair Spence -Jones has two (2) nominations for seats currently held by:
1. Thema Campbell, incumbent, whose term expires November 8, 2008, has
exceeded the number of allowed absences (4 in 2008) and would require a 4/5ths
waiver of attendance.
2. Velma Lawrence, incumbent, whose term expires January 9, 2009, has exceeded
the number of allowed absences (5 in 2008) and would require a 4/5ths waiver of
attendance.
• Commissioner Regalado has one (1) nomination for a seat currently held by:
1. Josefina Sanchez-Pando incumbent, whose term expires January 9, 2009, has
exceeded the number of allowed absences (5 in 2008) and would require a 4/5ths
waiver of attendance.
• Mayor Diaz has one (1) nomination for a seat currently held by:
1. Donna Milo, incumbent, whose term expires January 9, 2009, has exceeded the
number of allowed absences (5 in 2008) and would require a 4/5ths waiver of
attendance.
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 October 16, 2008
Commission agenda.
PAT:pb
c: Denise Wallace, Assistant City Attorney
Elvi Gallastegui, Agenda Coordinator
Christian Brautigam, Office of the City Manager
Maria Mascarenas, Chairperson