HomeMy WebLinkAbout001 - 01/18/2011 - AMENDING SECTION 2-168 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING THE FUNCTIONS OF THE WOMEN'S COMMISSION ORDINANCE NO. 001, 2011
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING SECTION 2-168 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
REGARDING THE FUNCTIONS OF THE WOMEN'S COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Women's Commission, formerly known as the Commission on the Status
of Women,("the Commission")was created by OrdinanceNo. 158, 1986,inNovember of 1986;and
WHEREAS,the Commission was created to advise City Council on issues and concerns that
impact women in Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-168 of the City Code sets forth the functions of the Commission;and
WHEREAS, the current wording of Section 2-168 of the City Code can be interpreted as
authorizing the Commission to independently take positions on proposed federal or state legislation;
and
WHEREAS,taking positions on proposed federal or state legislation entails a policy decision
and Article II,Section 5 of the City Charter states that all matters of City policy are to be determined
by the City Council; and
WHEREAS,Section 2-168 needs to be amended to clarify the role of the Commission in that
regard.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that Section 2-168 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby amended to read as
follows:
See. 2-168. Functions.
The Commission is created for the purpose of enhancing the status of.and
opportunities for all women in the City. The Commission shall have the ability to:
(1) Document issues of importance to the status of women in the City;
(2) Conduct educational programs in the Fort Collins community to
increase public awareness and sensitivity to the needs and capabilities
of all women;
(3) Cooperate with other organizations and individuals interested in
issues affecting women in the Fort Collins area;
(4) Review proposed legislation, policy changes or other governmental
action at the federal, state or local level that would enhance or
otherwise affect the status of women in the City and make
recommendations to the City Council regarding the same.
(5) Recommend to the City Council the adoption of local legislation or
policies that would enhance the status of women in the City.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 4th day of
January, A.D. 2011, and to be presented for final passagehe 18 ay of January, A.D. 2011.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 18th day of J a , A.D. 2011.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk