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Ordinances enacted through January 13, 2009

Copyrighted by SANTA CLARA COUNTY CODE & Municipal Code Corporation, 1998.

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Sec. A6-74. Powers and duties.

The powers and duties of the Commission shall be as follows:

(a) To study and investigate by means of meetings, conferences or public hearings, conditions which demonstrate discrimination or prejudice because of sex.

(b) To consult and cooperate with the Board of Supervisors, the Human Relations Commission, and federal, state, city and other public agencies and to refer, if requested, to the proper governmental agencies any matters, disputes, or controversies already in the jurisdiction of their existing powers, with the intent that duplication of efforts should be avoided.

(c) To prepare and disseminate information in the field of sex discrimination and prejudice and to advise and counsel the residents of the County, the Board of Supervisors, the County Executive, and departments and agencies of the County, cities, special districts, state, and federal governments on matters involving the needs of women and relating to discrimination and prejudice on account of sex.

(d) To investigate complaints, or to initiate its own investigations, of practices of discrimination and instances of prejudice against any person within the County because of sex, and to seek to resolve such matters through consultation, conciliation and advice.

(e) To act as conciliator and mediator upon the request of any party to a dispute or controversy within the scope and purposes of the Commission.

(f) To recommend necessary procedures, programs, or legislation to promote and insure equal rights and opportunities for all women.

(g) To render to the Board of Supervisors, at least once each calendar year, a report or reports of its activities.

(h) Subject to the approval of the County Executive, to request of any County department information, services, facilities, and any other assistance for the purposes of furthering the objectives of this chapter.

(Ord. No. NS-300.183, § 1, 12-26-73; Ord. No. NS-300.756, § 2, 12-12-06)

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