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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-74-13734 t MC : rh 12/17/74 RESOLUTION NO. 74-1373 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BY-LAWS OF THE MIAMI COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN. WHEREAS, the Commission on the Status of Women was established by Resolution No. 73-66 on the 26th day of July, 1973; • NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The following By -Laws of the Miami Commission on the Status of Women are_hereby adopted by the Commission of the City of Miami: BY-LAWS OF CITY OF MIAMI COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN ARTICLE I - NAME The Miami Commission on the Status of Women is hereby estab- lished. The Commission shall consist of 15 members appointed by the Commission of the City of Miami. 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 privilege equal to her potential and responsibility.' •. "DOCUMENT INDEX ITEM NO. ;Z CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF DEC171974 RESOLUTION N0. J. REMARKS: r . • To seek opportunities for and to encourage the active involve- ment of women in matters pertaining to community progress. To encourage capable women in roles of leadership. To encourage women to recognize family environment as funda- mental 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 the following duties, functions, powers and responsibilities: (a) To serve in an advisory capacity to the Miami City Com- mission, the City Administration, the community, and all agencies and personsiin 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 establish- ment of day care centers in the, community, and to make periodic reports and recommendations to the above mentioned 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 representatives 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 discrimination 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, by formulating and recommending plans and programs for the coordination of the activities of all govern- mental entities and non -governmental 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 Commis- sion and the City administration 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. --2 - "SUPPORTIVE FOLLQyaP • (g) To appear before any governmental entity or non- governmental agency to make recommendations and suggestions on behalf of the City Commission and to make suggestions and recommendations on behalf of Miami, with the approval and permission of the City Commission. ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Fifteen members will constitute the Commission on the Status of Women of the City of Miami. The membership shall be by appointment, three members to be appointed by each member of the City Commission. Section 2. A vacancy in office shall be filled by the City Commission member who made the original appointment to that office. ARTICLE V - EXECUTIV, COMMITTEE Section 1. The officers•of the Commission shall be (1) Chairperson, (2) Vice Chairperson and (3) 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 consecutiv- ely for more than two years. (This does not preclude anyone from serving in that office a: 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 at all regular meetings of the Commission. 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., SUPPORTIVE DCUPIIENTS FOLLOW' Section 5. The Chairperson shall be the official represen- tative and spokesperson for the Commission; other members may speak on behalf of the Commission only with the express permission of the Chairperson or at a public appearance planned by the entire Commission. Section 6. The Vice Chairperson shall assist the Chair- person 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 performing 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 re-evaluation meeting, to be held semi-annually or as necessary. 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. Section 2. It shall be the responsibility of each member to attend all meetings of the Commission and the task force meetings of his/her primary assignment. Section 3. If any member fails to attend three (3) consecu- tive regular meetings, the Chairperson (or Vice Chairperson, if the Chairperson is the offending person) shall immediately certify the same to the City Commission. Upon such certifi- cation, the member shall be deemed removed and the City Com- mission shall fill the.vacancy by appointment. This provision shall be in addition to all other methods or bases of removal. Section 4. If a member fails to attend a total of six (6) regular meetings in one calendar year, the Chairperson must certify same to the City Commission immediately after the sixth absence. Such member is then deemed to have been re- moved and a vacancy created. 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 thirty (30) minutes from the time the regular meeting is cIlled. A member must remain at a meeting for no less than one. hour to be counted present. -4- "SliPPOPTIVE DOCMIFAITS ARTICLE X - AMENDMENTS By-laws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote st any regular meeting of the Commission if a copy of the proposed amendment has been furnished to each member no less than two weeks prior to the meeting. ARTICLE XII - 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• That the following named persons be, and they are hereby, appointed by the City of Miami Commission on the Status of:Women: Alicia S. Baro, 271 N.W. 64th Avenue Edith B. Bradley, 169 Tamiami Canal Road, 261-2775 George DePontis, 777 N.E. 62nd Street, 757,8298 Virginia Essex, 1301 S.W. 67th Avenue, 261-9737 Ada Gomez, 466 N.W. 52nd Avenue, 445-7141 Silvia Kessler, 222 N.W. 22nd Avenue Mary Lichenstein, 880 N.E. 71st Street Cynthia McDougal, 3632 Stewart Avenue, 666-7727 Anita Cofino Ramirez, 1611 S.W. llth Terrace Mrs. Alberta Sands, 1732 N.W. 3rd Avenue Yvonne Z. Santamaria, 4761 S.W. 4th Street, 446-0747 Mrs. Verneka Silver, 35E7 Hibiscus Street, 443-i281 Mrs. Monty Steele, 3083 Gifford Lane, 446-1574 Mrs. Lea Strahle, 3167 S.W. 22nd Terrace, 448-7721 Inez A. Wilcox, 4746 N.W. loth Avenue, 751-9857 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17 day of DECEMBER 1974. -5- City Clerk "SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTS FjLLOIV ARTICLE X - AMENDMENTS By-laws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote at any regular meeting of the Commission if a copy of the proposed amendment has been furnished to each member no less than two weeks prior to the meeting. ARTICLE XII - 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• That the following named persons be, and they are hereby, appointed by the City of Miami Commission on the Status of'Wbmen: 1974. Alicia S. Baro, 271 N.W. 64th Avenue Edith B. Bradley, 169 Tamiami Canal Road, 261-2775 George DePontis, 777 N.E. 62nd Street, 757,8298 Virginia Essex, 1301 S.W. 67th Avenue, 261-9737 Ada Gomez, 466 N.W. 52nd Avenue, 445-7141 Silvia Kessler, 222 N.W. 22nd Avenue Mary Lichenstein, 880 N.E. 71st Street Cynthia McDougal, 3632 Stewart Avenue, 666-7727 Anita Cofino Ramirez, 1611 S.W. llth Terrace Mrs. Alberta Sands, 1732 N.W. 3rd Avenue Yvonne Z. Santamaria, 4761 S.W. 4th Street, 446-0747 Mrs. Verneka Silver, 35E7 Hibiscus Street, 443-i281 Mrs. Monty Steele, 3083 Gifford Lane, 446-1574 Mrs. Lea Strahle, 3167 S.W. 22nd Terrace, 448-7721 Inez A. Wilcox, 4746 N.W. loth Avenue, 751-9857 PASSED AND ADOPTED this J,7 day of DECEMBER 4 "SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTS F%A.L.OW" PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: Mikele Carter Assistant City Attorney APP VED�S TO FOAND ORRECTNESS: Lloyd -- Cit 1 { "SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTS FOLLOW'