City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 2019
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
DOCKET TITLE:
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Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to Amend the City Code to Amend the Composition of the Commission for Women. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: Council consideration of an ordinance to amend and reordain Section 12-6-2. (Composition; Appointment; Terms and Composition of Members; Filling Vacancies; Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Chapter 6 (Commission for Women), Title 12 (Education, Social Services and Welfare) of the City Code.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council pass the ordinance on the first reading on Tuesday October 22, and schedule it for second reading, public hearing, and final passage on Saturday, November 16.
BACKGROUND: The Commission for Women voted to request an ordinance change in order to increase its composition to include a youth representative between the ages of 16 and 24.
DISCUSSION: The Commission for Women desires a change in the composition of the Commission to include a youth representative. The proposed changes include:
(1) Increasing the membership from 15 to 16; and
(2) Adding a youth member with voting privileges.
Expanding the Commission membership to include a youth representative will provide a valuable voice and perspective to the Commission’s work. Additionally, service on the Commission will offer civic engagement and leadership development opportunities for the representative.
FISCAL IMPACT: There would be no fiscal impact associated with this ordinance change.
ATTACHMENT: Proposed Ordinance
STAFF:
Debra Collins, Deputy City Manager
Kate Garvey, Director, Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS)
Stacey Hardy-Chandler, Center Director, Children and Families, DCHS
Debra Evans, Division Chief, Sexual Assault Center and Domestic Violence Program, DCHS
Meghan Roberts, Assistant City Attorney