A commission on the status of women is hereby established in and for the city. (Ord. 5358 § 2, 2003)

The commission on the status of women shall consist of five (5) voting members and two (2) students who shall be ex officio nonvoting members

(Ord. No. 5669, § 1, 9-8-2009; Ord. 5358 § 3, 2003)

Members of the commission on the status of women shall serve without compensation. The five (5) voting members shall be appointed by a minimum of three (3) affirmative votes of the council. The two (2) student ex officio members shall be appointed by the commission.

(Ord. No. 5669, § 2, 9-8-2009; Ord. 5358 § 4, 2003)

The five (5) members of the commission on the status of women shall be electors of the City of Glendale at the time of their appointment and during incumbency. The two (2) student ex officio members shall be students at the high school level or above. The five (5) members of the commission shall be individuals who have exhibited leadership qualities in the community or other activities relating to the general welfare of women.

(Ord. No. 5669, § 3, 9-8-2009; Ord. 5358 § 5, 2003)

Section 4 of Ord. No. 5669, adopted Sept. 8, 2009, repealed § 2.38.050 which pertained to terms of office and derived from Ord. 5358, 2003.

Section 5 of Ord. No. 5669, adopted Sept. 8, 2009, repealed § 2.38.060 which pertained to vacancies and derived from Ord. 5358, 2003.

The commission shall, by resolution, establish the qualifications, term, procedure, standards and rules for the appointment of the two (2) student ex officio members to the commission subject to the limitations of this chapter. (Ord. 5358 § 8, 2003)

Any member of the commission on the status of women, including a student member, may be removed by a majority of the council when, in the discretion of the council the best interests of the city will be served. In addition, any student member of the commission may be removed by a majority of the commission when, in the discretion of the commission, the best interests of the city will be served. (Ord. 5358 § 9, 2003)

The commission on the status of women shall select one (1) of its voting members as chairperson and one (1) as vice-chairperson of the commission. The individual selected as chairperson and the individual selected as vice-chairperson shall each serve for one (1) year; provided, however, that at the initial meeting of the commission, the chairperson and vice-chairperson shall serve until January 1, 2004. In case of the absence of the chairperson, and the vice-chairperson, the voting members present at any meeting shall select one (1) of the voting members present to act as chairperson pro tem. (Ord. 5358 § 10, 2003)

A. The commission shall meet at least once a month at such time and place as the commission may fix by resolution, consistent with the dates and times available for televising the meetings.

B. Special meetings of the commission may be called at any time by the chairperson, or three (3) voting members thereof by written notice served upon each member as required by the Ralph M. Brown Act.

C. All meetings of the commission shall be open to the public and held in compliance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act. The commission on the status of women shall keep a record of minutes of all its proceedings and actions which shall be available for public inspection.

(Ord. No. 5669, § 6, 9-8-2009; Ord. 5358 § 11, 2003)

Three (3) voting members of the commission on the status of women shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting business, but a lesser number may adjourn from time to time. A minimum three (3) affirmative votes by voting members shall be required to carry any action or motion. Student members shall not be counted when considering the number of members necessary to meet the quorum or voting requirements.

(Ord. No. 5669, § 7, 9-8-2009; Ord. 5358 § 12, 2003)

The commission on the status of women may adopt, from time to time, such rules of procedure and operation as it may deem necessary to properly exercise its powers and duties. All rules shall be kept on file in the offices of the city manager and a copy thereof shall be furnished to any person upon request. In all procedural matters and considerations not otherwise provided in this chapter, or in the rules of procedure, the proceedings of the commission shall be governed by Roberts Rules of Order and the Ralph M. Brown Act. (Ord. 5358 § 13, 2003)

The powers and duties of the commission on the status of women shall be to assess and evaluate the needs and issues of women in the city in order to inform and advise the city council, city departments and divisions, and other community agencies and organizations of those needs and issues; recommend programs or legislation to the city council to promote and ensure equal rights and opportunities to and for women in the city; to promote education on issues regarding matters involving the needs of women and to prepare and disseminate such information; provide outreach information and education that empowers women to achieve self-sufficiency and self-esteem; maintain an active liaison with groups, organizations, agencies and individuals in regard to issues related to women; perform other duties as may be imposed upon the commission by the city council by ordinance or resolution. (Ord. 5358 § 14, 2003)

A. The city manager or his or her designate shall be the staff advisor to the commission. The city manager's office shall provide advice and assistance as requested by the commission.

B. All other officers, divisions and division heads of the city shall cooperate and render all reasonable and necessary assistance to the commission on the status of women. (Ord. 5358 § 15, 2003)

Neither the commission on the status of women nor any individual member thereof, whether voting or nonvoting, shall incur any financial liability in the name of the city as a result of any act or omission in connection with the performance of their duties as a member of the commission on the status of women. (Ord. 5358 § 16, 2003)