HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3449-01-2007A Resolution
NO 3449-012007
APPOINTING CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE
FORT WORTH COMMISSION ON WOMEN
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth (the City Council )
previously adopted Ordinance No 8911 creating the Fort Worth Commission on the Status
of Women and
WHEREAS, the ordinance was amended with M&C G 13910 on March 18 2003 to
change the name to the Fort Worth Commission for Women (Commission) and to
increase membership with the City s Council s approval from nine to nineteen members
by including representatives from ten organizations related to women s issues and
WHEREAS, the terms for some Commission members expired October 1 2006 and
WHEREAS, Article II Section 1(b) of the Bylaws for the Fort Worth Commission
for Women as amended on February 6 2006 ("Bylaws) provide that Commission
members for places 10 - 19 shall be recommended to City Council by ten organizations
that have shown an interest m issues relating to women
WHEREAS, Article II Section 3(b) of the Bylaws provides that Commission
members m Places 10 - 19 will serve for one year terms expiring October 1 of the
following year
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS THAT
1 The City Council hereby appoints the persons listed below to the Commission for terms
beginning October 1 2006 and expiring on October 1 2007 representing the
organizations listed below
NAME
Marcy L Paul
Elisa Na~era
Kelle Albertson
Sally Burt
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED
ORGANIZATION
TCU women s Resource Center
Hispanic Women s Network
Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc
Women s Policy Forum
ADOPTED this 18t" day of January 2007
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 1/18/2007 Resolution No. 3449-01 2007
DATE Thursday January 18 2007
LOG NAME 17CW06-07
REFERENCE NO **G-15581
SUBJECT
Adopt Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Fort Worth Commission for Women
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council appoint the following persons, representing the following
organizations to the Fort Worth Commission for Women
Place Individual
12 Marcy L. Paul
14 Elisa Najera
15 Kelle Albertson
19 Sally Burt
Organization
TCU Women's Resource Center
Hispanic Women's Network
Junior League of Fort Worth Inc.
Women's Policy Forum
DISCUSSION
The Bylaws for the Fort Worth Commission for Women state
'SECTION 1 Appointment and Number The Commission shall be composed of 19 members. Members
shall serve without compensation and shall be subject to removal by the City Council at any time
a. Nine members shall be appointed to Places 1 through 9 by City Council
b For members in Places 10 through 19 the Commission shall recommend to City Council individuals
nominated by ten organizations that have shown an interest in issues relating to women
Texas Christian University Women's Resource Center the Hispanic Women's Network Fort Worth Chapter
Junior League of Fort Worth Inc. and Women s Policy Forum are four of the ten organizations which
traditionally hold seats on the Fort Worth Commission for Women Those organizations have
recommended the women listed above to serve as their representatives on the Commission have been
approved by the members of the Commission and are now recommended for appointment.
These members will serve terms expiring on October 1 2007
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds.
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~
Originating_Department Head.
Additional Information Contact:
Dale Fisseler (6140)
Tom Higgins (6192)
Dorothy Wing (212 2665)
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