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... STATE HOUSE, AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333 Joseph E. Brennan Governor
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Ruth C. Joseph Chairperson
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ABOUT TIIB MAINE COMMISSION FOR \{OM.EN - ., I
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'.JHO IS THE MAINE COM1'1ISSION FOR \vOMEN -
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The Commission is made up of seventeen members appointed by the Governor, President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House. 1 l'he Chair and Vice Chair are appointed by the Governor. 'rhe members serve voluntarily and meetings are held monthly. n
'.)HAT IS THE ROLE OF THE COMMISSION ·.rhe Commission is legislatively mandated to advise and consult ' with the Governor, and the Legislature, about a.nd to assist them in improving opportunities for Maine women by: 11
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-JHAT HAG THE COM!1I8SI0l~ DONE -
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II Carrying out resea.rch programs which are necessary to • L.r determine the status of Maine women; . 2. Promoting nnd coordinating activities on state and loc a l levels designed to meet the problems of women; ..... 3. Serving as an advocate for Maine women by making recommendations on proposed budgetary, legislative and poli cy actions to the Governor, Le~islature and to other offical s of State and Federal Government with respect to state and federal policies, pro~rams and other activities affectin~ or relating to the women of Maine; LJ. • Informing the publ1ic. ;:ibout the presence or absence of , •" opportunities for l'Iaine women; 5. Conducting public hearings, conferences, workshops and other such meetings to obtain information about, discus s and publicize the needs of and solutions to problems of ,·!Omen; ------".
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Since '19G4, when Governor Reed appointed the first Commissi on on the Status of \../ omen, many members have served the Commission under many adversities. These members and Chairs of the Commi ssi on dese rve r ecognition for the ir dedication of time and service · t o womens rie;hts in Maine.
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