[Adopted by Bill No. 77-47; amended in its
entirety by Bill No. 81-14[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This legislation was included
as Secs. 2-190.1, 2-190.2, 2-190.6, 2-190.7(a) and 2-190.8(a) of the
1978 Code.
A.
There shall be an Office of the Commission for Women,
which shall be administered by a Coordinator. The Office shall be
in the Executive Branch, subject to the direction and supervision
of the Department of Community Services.
B.
The Office shall have as its purpose to promote the
economic, social and political equality of women.
The Coordinator shall:
A.
Be responsible for the daily business operation of
the office.
B.
Assemble, analyze and disseminate information which
will assist in meeting the needs of women.
C.
Study conditions which demonstrate inequalities and
unmet needs concerning women by conducting surveys and gathering statistical
data.
D.
Publicize activities and services of interest to women.
E.
Refer women to governmental and other agencies as
appropriate.
F.
Advise citizens and government in Harford County on
matters concerning the needs of women.
G.
Assist the Commission in developing and implementing
programs which will expand women's educational and employment opportunities
and educate women in the processes of seeking leadership roles.
H.
Secure financial assistance and support from governmental
and private institutions to administer the programs developed by the
Office and the Commission.
A.
The staff of the Office shall include a Coordinator
and such other personnel as may be necessary to implement the duties
and responsibilities of the Office and the Commission.
B.
All staff shall be employed through the personnel
procedures of the County. The Commission will make personnel recommendations
to the Director of Community Services relative to the Office staff.
C.
The County shall provide facilities for the Office
and the Commission.
The Coordinator shall prepare and submit to
the Department of Community Services and the County Executive a budget
to include the recommended appropriations for its operation.
The Coordinator shall annually report to the
County Executive, the County Council and the Department of Community
Services on the activities of the Office for the preceding year.
