2015-02-04 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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Mele moved to approve the January 9, 2015 meeting minutes. Cyd seconded. Minutes were approved as amended. V. TREASURER'S REPORT Hazel provided a summary about the January 16 finance group meeting that she and Farrah attended. The purpose of that meeting was to provide additional information and justification for the CSW's 2015-2016 supplemental budget request. The County representatives at that meeting explained how the County needs to prioritize basic departmental needs and may not be able to support any additional funding for the CSW. To assist the County in their budget building process, the CSW was asked to prioritize the supplemental budget request and re -submit. Mele reviewed the Treasurer's report. The Treasurer's Report was accepted as submitted. VI. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC None. VII. CORRESPONDENCE None from public. Hazel acknowledged that she received two envelopes of documents from Roxanne A. The documents appear to have an additional line requesting Hazel's signature. This procedural change was not discussed with the CSW and will delay the reimbursement process. While Hazel has emailed Roxanne, Roxanne has not yet responded so Hazel will continue to attempt communication in an effort to streamline this process. VIII. REPORTS A. Liaison Elena emailed a copy of the Women's Coalition Bills that will be presented at this year's legislature. There was discussion about CSW providing written testimony to support select bills. Mele made a motion authorizing the Executive Committee to decide on which bills to support with written testimony, dependent upon Belinda's review and approval of the testimony first. Farrah seconded. The motion was passed. Action: CSW executive committee to decide on which bills to provide testimony on. CSW executive committee to draft testimony and send to Belinda for review and approval. E