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Harford County, MD
 
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New Laws (15) Index
[Adopted by Bill No. 77-47; amended in its entirety by Bill No. 81-14[1]]
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Editor's Note: This legislation was included as Secs. 2-190.3 through 2-190.5, 2-190.7(b) and 2-190.8(b) of the 1978 Code.
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The Harford County Commission for Women is hereby created.
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The Commission shall have as its purpose to promote the economic, social and political equality of women.
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The Commission for Women, composed of fifteen (15) members, shall be advisory to the County Executive, the Department of Community Services and the Coordinator of the Office.
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The fifteen (15) members of the Commission shall be appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council.
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Each of the six (6) Councilmanic districts shall have representation on the Commission.
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The terms of all members shall be three (3) years.
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Tenure shall not exceed two (2) terms, which may run consecutively.
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Membership shall be terminated involuntarily if any member is absent, without excuse, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commission.
Members of the Commission shall receive no salaries but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with appropriations made by Harford County.
Those members whose terms have not expired at such time as this legislation is enacted shall continue to serve for the remainder of their terms and may be eligible for reappointment.
The County Executive shall annually appoint one (1) person as Chairperson, subject to confirmation by the Council.
The Commission shall meet on the call of the Chairperson, but not less than four (4) times a year, in a place to be furnished by the County if so requested.
The Commission shall adopt such rules and regulations as deemed necessary to govern its procedures and business. Such rules and regulations shall be adopted in accordance with Section 807 of the Charter of Harford County, Maryland.
The powers and duties of the Commission for Women are as follows:
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The Commission shall recommend to the County Executive qualified candidates for the Commission from nominations from interested groups and individuals.
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The Commission shall assemble, analyze and disseminate information which will assist in meeting the needs of women.
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The Commission shall study the conditions which demonstrate inequalities, identify unmet needs concerning women and recommend procedures and legislation to remedy them.
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The Commission shall issue a policy recommendation by a majority vote of the Commissioners.
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The Commission shall develop and implement programs to educate women in the process of seeking leadership positions.
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The Commission shall work with the County Executive, the County Council and the Department of Community Services in order to expand the potential of the Office of and the Commission for Women.
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The Commission shall review legislation and policy decisions in order to identify the impact they have on women.
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The Commission shall expand educational and employment opportunities for women.
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The Commission shall promote a positive image of women and secure recognition of their accomplishments.
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The Commission shall conduct workshops and public information forums relative to women's issues.
The Commission shall review the budget of the Office of the Commission for Women on an annual basis and make recommendations to the Coordinator of the Office.
The Commission shall annually report to the County Executive and the County Council and the Department of Community Services on the accomplishments of the Commission for the preceding year and on the status of women in Harford County.