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

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CHAPTER VI.
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN*

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Editor's note--Ord. No. NS-300.183, § 1, adopted Dec. 26, 1973, amended this Code by adding Ch. VI, §§ A6-70--A6-77, as herein set out.

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Sec. A6-70. Declaration of policy.

The Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara declares that it is the policy of the County to take affirmative action to eliminate the practice of discrimination and prejudice on account of sex in the areas of housing, employment, education, community services, and related fields. In order to promote this policy there is hereby established, pursuant to and in accordance with Section 500 and Section 506 of the Charter of the County of Santa Clara, a Santa Clara County Commission on the Status of Women.

(Ord. No. NS-300.183, § 1, 12-26-73)

Sec. A6-71. Membership.

The Commission shall consist of 15 members allocated equally among the five supervisorial districts and nominated and appointed in accordance with the current rules of the Board of Supervisors on file with the Clerk of the Board. In addition, a member of the Human Relations Commission, designated by that Commission, shall serve as a nonvoting member of the Commission on the Status of Women.

Each Commissioner shall have a term of three years and until his or her respective successor is appointed and qualified. Members shall serve staggered terms so that no more than five members' terms shall lapse in the same year. No member shall be eligible to serve on such Commission for more than three consecutive terms in addition to any portion of any unexpired term which may have been served. A vacancy shall exist and shall be reported to the Board of Supervisors whenever a Commissioner fails to attend more than three consecutive regular meetings of the commission without good cause entered into its minutes.

(Ord. No. NS-300.183, § 1, 12-26-73; Ord. No. NS-300.524, § IV, 8-10-93; Ord. No. NS-300.756, § 1, 12-12-06)

Sec. A6-72. Organization.

The Commission shall organize itself in accordance with Section 506 of the Charter. It shall prepare rules and regulations for the conduct of its meetings and, after approval of the Board of Supervisors, such rules shall govern the Commission.

(Ord. No. NS-300.183, § 1, 12-26-73; Ord. No. NS-300.515, § 4, 5-18-93)

Sec. A6-73. Expenditures by Commission.

No expenditures or requisitions for services and supplies for Commissioners shall be made, and no claims for reimbursement shall be submitted for payment, without the approval of a majority of the members of the Commission. The secretary of the Commission shall be responsible for preparing and processing all expenditures, requisitions and claims.

(Ord. No. NS-300.183, § 1, 12-26-73)

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)

Sec. A6-75. Committees, advisory committees.

The chairperson of the Commission may, with its approval, appoint committees from its members for the purpose of carrying out any of the functions and duties of the Commission. Any committee appointed shall consist of not less than three members. The actions and recommendations of committees shall not be deemed the action of the Commission and shall in no way bind the Commission or its members.

(Ord. No. NS-300.183, § 1, 12-26-73)

Sec. A6-76. Volunteers, consultants.

The Commission shall engage the services of volunteer workers and consultants without salary as it may find necessary from time to time. Service of an individual as a volunteer worker or as a consultant shall not be considered as service for or employment by the County for any purpose.

(Ord. No. NS-300.183, § 1, 12-26-73)

Sec. A6-77. Executive secretary.

The executive secretary to the Commission shall be appointed by the County Executive and be under his supervision. The executive secretary shall attend all meetings of the Commission and shall provide staff assistance to the Commission. The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors shall be ex-officio secretary of the Commission and shall provide secretarial assistance to the Commission.

(Ord. No. NS-300.183, § 1, 12-26-73; Ord. No. NS-300.186, § 2, 5-14-74)

Secs. A6-78, A6-79. Reserved.

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