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Home My WebLink AboutR-78-0271ItFC/ rb 4/12/78 RESOLUTION NO & f7 b A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDED BY-LAWS OF THE MIAMI COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN. WHEREAS, the Commission on the Status of Women was established by Resolution No. 73-566 on July 26, 1973; and WHEREAS, the original set of By -Laws of the aforesaid Commission on the Status of Women was adopted on December 17, 1974 by Resolution No. 74-1373; and WHEREAS, an updating of the aforesaid By -Laws is in order; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The following amended By -Laws of the Commission on the Status of Women are hereby adopted: BY-LAWS OF MIAMI COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN "DOCU MEMT INDEX ARTICLE I - NAME IT r P: i The Miami Commission on the Status of Women is hereby established. The Commission shall consist of 20 members appointed by the Commission of the City of Miami, Florida. ARTICLE II - STATEMENT OF PURPOSE To inspire in women the desire for self-improvement and pride of being, regardless of 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. To encourage women to recognize family environment as fundamental to the preservation of our national culture and security. To work toward legislation granting women equality before the law. ARTICLE III POLICY AND POWERS The Commission shall have and responsibilities; the following duties, functions, powers CITY COMMIS4ION MEETING OF APR.?. (197$ unrl mo.'78- 2 (a) To serve in an advisory capacity to the Miami City Com- mission, the City Administration, the community, and all agencies and persons in Miami, Florida, in respect to all matters pertaining to the status of women, including but not limited to discrimination against women, attitudes toward women, employment of women, education of women, and establishment of day care centers in the community, and to make periodic reports and recommendations to the above Men- tioned groups in respect to these matters, (b) To make a continuing study of all existing City institu- tions, facilities, services, and programs dealing with women or affecting women, and to consider the future needs of this City in respect to such institutions, facilities, services and programs, (c) To serve as liaison between the City Commission and the City Administration, and to consult with respresentatives of said bodies from time to time as is requested and is necessary in order to carry out the Commission's duties and functions. (d) To both make and have studies made of the problems of dis- crimination against women employees, to increase the avail- ability of part-time employment for women, to establish day care centers in the City and to effect changes toward women in the community formulating and recommending plans and programs for the coordination of the activities of all govern- mental entities and nongovernmental agencies dealing with these problems. (e) To serve as a medium for responsible persons to consult with and to utilize in attempting to understand and to solve the many complex problems involved with the status of women and to make findings and recommendations to the City Commission and the City dministration regarding such matters as are presented to the Commission. (f) To perform such other duties as may be assigned by resolution of the City Commission. (g) To appear before any governmental entity or nongovernmental agency to make recommendations and suggestions on behalf of the City Commission and to make suggestions and recommendations on behalf of the City of Miami, with the approval and permis- sion of the City Commission. ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Twenty members will constitute the Commission on the Status of Women of the City of Miami. The membership shall be appointed by the City Commission. Such membership should reflect the racial, ethnic, economic and social diversity of women in the City of Miami. Section 2. Recommendations to fill vacancies on the Commission on the Status of Women shall be submitted to the City Commissioners for their consideration. Such recommendations should reflect the racial, ethnic, economic and social diversity of women in the City of Miami. Section_3, A leave of absence for any extended period of time shall be requested in writing at least 3 months prior to date of leave except in cases of emergency, tz4A44.44 4? ., �I -2- ARTICLE V EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Section 1. The officers of the Commission shall consist of one Chairperson, one Vice Chairperson and one Secretary and shall be called the "Executive Committee". Section 2. Officers shall be elected at the regular meeting in April and serve for a term of one year. Each officer shall assume the duties pertaining to his/her office at the regular meeting in April. Section 3. No officer shall hold the same office consecutively for more than 2 years. (This does not preclude anyone from serving in that office at a later date.) ARTICLE VI - ELECTION OF OFFICERS Section 1. At the regular meeting in April, the Chairperson shall open the floor for nominations for officers, beginning with the office for Chairperson. The election shall be by other than a secret ballot. No vote by proxy shall be accept- able. Section 2. Election shall be by a majority of the votes cast by members of the Commission present and voting. In the event there is no majority vote, there shall be a run-off between the two candidates receiving the highest votes. ARTICLE VII - DUTIES OF OFFICE Section 1. The Chairperson shall preside meetings of the Commission. at all regular Section 2. The Chairperson may appoint a Parliamentarian who shall be entitled to vote on the Commission only if he/she is a regular member of the Commission. Section 3. The Chairperson shall assign members to each Task Force. Section 4. The Chairperson shall present all reports to the City Commissioners. Section S. The Chairperson shall be the official representative and spokesperson for the Commission; other members may speak on behalf of the Commission only wi th the express permission of the Chairperson or at a public appearance planned by the entire Com- mission. Section 6, The Vice Chairperson shall assist the Chairperson in his/her duties and shall perform such duties in the absence of the Chairperson. ARTICLE VIII - TASK FORCES Section 1. Task forces shall have the responsibility for perform- ing such duties as necessary to accomplish the functions, powers and purpose of the Commission as set forth in these By -Laws, Section 2. Each Commission member shall serve on one task force. Members may request change at each reevaluation meeting, to be held semiannually or as necessary. 3- 1 Section 3. Each task force shall meet at least once a month at a regular time and place. Task force meetings shall be announced and publicized. Section 4. Each task force shall be responsible for one semi- annual comprehensive report, the date for which is to be assigned by the Chairperson. Reports shall be submitted in writing and copies shall be included with the minutes. ARTICLE IX - MEETINGS Section 1. The full Commission shall meet once a month. If necessary, special meetings shall be called by the Chairperson, or the Executive Committee, or any 3 members of the Commission, provided adequate notification is extended to all members of the Commission. Section 2. It shall be the responsibility of each member to attend all meetings of the Commission and the task force meet- ings of his/her primary assignment. Section 3. If any member fails to attend 2 consecutive regular meetings, the Chairperson (or Vice -Chairperson, if the Chairperson is the offending person) shall immediately contact the member in writing to inform him or her that the 3rd consecutive absence shall be certified to the City Commission requesting his or her removal from the Commission on the Status of Women. Upon such certifica- tion, the member shall be deemed removed and the City Commission shall fill the vacancy by appointment. Section 4. If any member fails to attend a total of 5 regular meetings in one calendar year, the Chairperson or Vice -Chairperson shallimmediately contact the member in writing to inform him or her that the 6th absence shall be certified to the City Commission requesting his or her removal from the Commission on the Status of Women. Upon such certification, the member shall be deemed removed and the City Commission shall fill the vacancy by appoint- ment. Section 5. A majority of all the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum to conduct business. A meeting shall automatically be adjourned if there is no quorum after 30 minutes from the time the regular meeting is called. A member must remain at a meeting for no less than one hour to be counted present. ARTICLE X - AMENDMENTS By -Laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote at any regular meeting of the Commission, if a copy of the proposed amendment has been furnished to each member no less than 2 weeks prior to the meeting. ARTICLE XI - PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY Robert's Rules of Order, Revised, shall be the parliamentary authority of the City of Miami Commission on the Status of Women. Section 2. The original By -Laws of the Commission on the Status of Women, approved and adopted on December 17, 1974, are hereby rescinded. -4- p 8 - 2 7 1 1978. ATTEST: w'`ti RA PH G.ONGIE, CITY CLERK G/ PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27 day AP RI L f•1AURICE A. FERP.E MAURICE A. FERRE, i Y 0 R PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: geg,i( ROBERT F. CLARK, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: GEORGE F. '-5- it: 27.». Mrs Robert Holman Office of the city Manager Diana Campoarnor, Chairperson Commission on the Status of Women April 3, 1978 Amendments to the fly. -Laws In order to comply with recent administrative changes, the Miami Commission on the Status of Women is proposing the following; amendments to its By -Laws. DCtee