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From: Sarena Seifer <sarena@u.washington.edu>
To: ccp@u.washington.edu, hsice@u.washington.edu
Subject: CITY SEEKS CANDIDATES FOR SEATTLE WOMEN'S COMMISSION 
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FYI - an opportunity for UW faculty to conribute to city policy?

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> NEWS ADVISORY
>=20
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:=09=09FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
> March 17, 1999=09=09=09Diane Pi=F1a, 684-0549
> =09=09=09=09=09Alex Field, 684-8119
> =09=09=09=09=09Lisa Witter, 684-5334
>=20
> CITY SEEKS CANDIDATES FOR SEATTLE WOMEN'S COMMISSION
>=20
> Mayor Paul Schell and City Councilmember Peter Steinbrueck are seeking
> candidates for appointment to the Seattle Women's Commission.  Up to 6
> new members will be appointed to the Commission for 2 year terms.  All
> appointments are subject to confirmation by the Seattle City Council.
>=20
> The 20-member Commission advises the Mayor and City Council on issues
> of concern to women.  The Commission recommends policies and
> legislation regarding women's rights to City officials and
> departments.  The Commission encourages understanding between the
> women's community and the greater Seattle community.
>=20
> Participation in the Commission requires a minimum time commitment of
> 8 - 10 hours per month.  This includes attendance at monthly meetings,
> held the third Monday of each month in the evening, and participation
> in committee work.  Commissioners carry out the Commission work plan,
> and provide written and verbal analysis regarding City policies and
> programs affecting women.  The four priority areas of work for 1999
> are:  Anti-Harassment Project; Homelessness; Welfare Reform and Child
> Care; and Workplace Issues.
>=20
> Interested applicants must reside within the City of Seattle.
> Commission members serve without compensation.  If you would like to
> be considered, please send a letter of interest and current resume by
> April 15th to:
>=20
> Alex Field=20
> Administrator, Boards and Commissions
> Mayor's Office
> 600 Fourth Avenue, 12th Floor
> Seattle, Washington  98104-1873
>=20
> Mayor Schell and Councilmember Steinbrueck are committed to promoting
> diversity in City boards and commissions.  Women, persons with
> disabilities, youth, sexual minorities, and persons of color are
> encouraged to apply.
>=20
> For more information, please call Diane Pi=F1a, Seattle Office for Civil
> Rights, 684-0549.


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