Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments

Commission for Women (CFW)

Executive Office of the Mayor (EOM) - Washington, DC - Volunteer

TOTAL PUBLIC MEMBERS:   21
APPOINTMENT TYPE:             Appointed by the Mayor
TERM LENGTH (YEARS):       3
RESIDENCY:                               District residency required, with representation from all 8 wards
PAID BOARD:                             No (all roles are voluntary)


 
DESCRIPTION

The Commission shall stimulate and encourage study and review of the status of women and may act as a clearinghouse for activities in the District of Columbia. The Commission shall conduct studies, review progress, develop, recommend and undertake action and initiate and conduct programs in areas including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Elimination of discrimination based on sex and elimination of sex role stereotyping and bias;
  • Public and private employment practices, including matters pertaining to hours, wages and working conditions;
  • Education;
  • Equality of rights and responsibilities of men and women under the law; and
  • New and expanded services for women to facilitate their optimal functioning as homemakers, wage earners, and citizens, including mental and physical health care, and the improvement of facilities for childcare and youth development.

 

COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP

The Commission shall consist of 21 public members.



QUALIFICATIONS

Members shall be District residents with experience in the areas of public affairs and issues of particular interest and concern to women, representative by geographic area and reflective by race and age of the population of the District of Columbia.

 

TIME COMMITMENT

The Commission for Women meets monthly.



If you are interested in an appointment to this board, please complete the appointment application and attach the required documentation. All applicants will receive an email confirming their application was received. Applications will be screened as they are received. Candidates deemed most suited based on the application will be contacted to schedule further discussion.

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