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Home My WebLink AboutCSW CCMemo 07-14-2011CITY OF MIAMI INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Mayor and Members Date: June 13, 2011 of the City Commission 6Subject: Commission on the Status of Women From: Priscilla A. Thompson Reference: July 14, 2011 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. Four (4) appointments are needed at this time. • Chairman Wifredo (Willy) Gort has one (1) nomination for a seat currently held by: 1. Yomary Calderon, incumbent, whose term expires on October 28, 2011, has exceeded the number of allowed absences (5 in 2011), would require a 4/5ths waiver of attendance. • Vice Chairman Frank Carollo has two (2) nominations for seats currently:t 1. Vacant. 2. Vacant. • Commissioner Francis Suarez has one (1) nomination for a seat currently:* 1. Vacant. 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 14, 2011 Commission agenda. PAT:sa c: Iliana Forte, Assistant City Attorney Elvi Gallastegui, Agenda Coordinator Shirley Richardson, Board Liaison Allyson Warren, Chairperson * This item was continued from May 12, 2011, and June 9, 2011 Commission meetings. This item was continued from December 10, 2009, January 14, 2010, February 11, 2010, March 11, 2010, April 8, 2010 May 13, 2010, June 10, 2010, July 8, 2010, September 16, 2010, October 14, 2010, October 28, 2010, November 18, 2010, January 13, 2011, February 10, 2011, March 10, 2011, April 14, 2011, May 12, 2011, and June 9, 2011 Commission meetings. $ This item was continued from January 13, 2011, February 10, 2011, March 10, 2011, April 14, 2011, May 12, 2011, and June 9, 2011 Commission meetings.