Commission for Women Deadline is June 16
The deadline to register for the first public hearing on issues confronting women and families in Riverside County is June 16.
The County of Riverside Commission for Women's all-day event on June 19 is seeking testimony from residents throughout the region to discuss obstacles and challenges faced by the women of Riverside County. Information from the hearings will help determine the Commission's legislative agenda and recommendations for administrative action.
Speakers wishing to address issues impacting women and their families must complete a speaker sign-up form available on the Commission's Web site at http://cfw.co.riverside.ca.us/events.shtml. Speaker registrations are due by 5 p.m. Time slots are limited for this one day event. Speakers are also encouraged to provide written testimony in addition to their oral testimony. Written testimony from those unable to attend the hearing is also sought.
All testimony will be compiled and presented to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors with recommendations for action. In addition, a report will be made available to the public following the hearing.
The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Robert T. Andersen County Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street at the Board Chambers, located in downtown Riverside. For more information, contact Jana Roush at (951) 955-1110 or visit the commission's Web site.
Originally established in 1976 as an advisory board to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, the County of Riverside Commission for Women seeks to improve the status of all women by ensuring opportunities for each woman to develop to her full potential. In support of this mission, the Commission for Women identifies problems, defines issues and recommends policies and procedures to the County Board of Supervisors regarding, but not limited to, women and health, the workplace, family, education, violence, law and society.