Purpose: The purpose of the Harris County Women’s Commission (“Commission”) is to serve as an advisory body to the Commissioners Court. The Commission will conduct research, produce reports, engage with the community, and make recommendations to Commissioners Court related to economic opportunities and health outcomes of women, of all races and ethnicities and income levels, in Harris County.
Activities:
- Each year, the Commission shall focus on at least one issue relating to the economic opportunities and development for women which may include: childcare infrastructure and its effect on women in the workforce, pay equity, equal access to advancement and promotion in the workplace, workplace discrimination, family friendly workplace policies and other relevant issue areas.
- Each year, the Commission shall focus on at least one issue relating to the health outcomes for women which may include: access to affordable and quality healthcare, maternal morbidity rates, menstrual policy equity, abortion access, gender-based violence, healthcare access, health insurance, and other relevant issue areas.
- The Commission shall participate in community engagement at least once each year through means such as volunteerism, conducting and publishing surveys or public reports, and/or hosting community events and town halls.
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