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COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Friday, July 25, 2008
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Pier 1,Port of San Francisco
Washington@ Embarcadero
Bayside Room 1
San Francisco, CA 94111
Total Estimated Meeting Time: 8 Hours
Public comment will taken throughout the meeting.
8:30-9:00 Arrival and Continental Breakfast
I. WELCOME DISCUSSION/ACTION
8:30 Welcome/Introductions President Munter and Executive Director Murase
Welcome the Commissioners and public attendees; introduction of facilitator Michael J. Wong.
II. 8:45 Agenda Review, Goals & Objectives Michael J. Wong
Mr. Wong will ask all Commissioners and attendees to introduce themselves, identify their length of service on COSW and the organizations they are affiliated with. We will also review the goals, objectives, agenda and set the context for the day.
Action: To approve the meeting agenda.
III. 9:30 Presentation and Dialogue
The Commission will hear the Community Perspectives on the current and future trends driving women’s issues inSan Francisco.
10:50 - 11:00 BREAK
IV. 11:00 Setting Strategic Issues for the Commission
Identifying and framing issues driving the work of the Commission and Department.
Noon - 1:00 pm WORKING LUNCH
V. 1:30 Review and Approval of 2008-2009 Commission Strategic Plan.
VI. 2:30 2008-2009 Commission Themed-Meetings
The Commission will review and discuss future meetings.
VII. 3:00 Review decisions, next steps and evaluation.
VIII. 3:30 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Explanatory document – Draft Minutes from June 25, 2008.
Action: To approve draft minutes from June 25, 2008.
IX. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
A. 3:35 Executive Director's Report Executive Director Murase Explanatory document – The Executive Director’s Report discusses the work of the Department along
5 principles of the U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW): Implementation of Women & Girls Human Rights, Right to Adequate Standard of Living, Right to Bodily Integrity, Right to Adequate Healthcare, and Human Rights of Girls to Education and Social Services.
X. 3:40 NOMINATIONS OF OFFICERS FOR 2008-2009
The Commission will nominate candidates for President and Vice President for 2008-2009. The election will take place at the August 13 Commission meeting.
Action: To nominate candidates for President and Vice President for 2007-2008.
XI. 3:50 PUBLIC COMMENT
This item is to allow members of the public to comment generally on matters within the Commission’s purview as well as to suggest new agenda items for Commission’s future consideration.
XII. 4:00 ADJOURNMENT v
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The nearest BART station is Civic Center Plaza at the intersection of Market, Grove, and Hyde Streets. The MUNI Metro lines are the J, K, L, M, and N (Civic Center Station or Van Ness Avenue Station). MUNI bus lines serving the area are the 47 Van Ness, 9 San Bruno, and the 6, 7, 71 Haight/ Noriega. Accessible curbside parking is available on 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place (San Francisco City Hall) and Grove Street. In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical based scented products. Please help the City to accommodate these individuals. For inquiries or requests for accommodations, please call 415- 554-6789 (V), 415-554-6799 (TTY).
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