The City of Glendale Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting Student Ex Officio commissioner applications for one-year terms which will start September 2011. The commission has 7 volunteer members: 5 appointed by the City Council and 2 students ex officio appointed by Commissioners. It meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m., and organizes events throughout the year.
The Commission is looking for students who are:
• high school juniors or above
• enrolled in an institute of higher learning and/or live in Glendale
• dedicated to the Glendale community
• passionate about helping people
• interested in women’s issues
From the Commission on the Status of Women Announcement:
“The Commission on the Status of Women’s vision of the future is that Glendale is a city where the fully realized potential of all women and girls enriches the entire community; where all women and girls have equal rights, opportunities, and choices exercised freely, comfortably and safely; where all women and girls have a strong voice and equal participation in the affairs of the community; and where diversity is celebrated.
The Student Ex Officio position affords students invaluable experience in local government and encourages community service by working on contemporary, relevant issues that affect all women in our community.”
Student commissioner appointments are open to both young women and men.
Students can apply online by visiting http://www.ci.glendale.ca.us/women. Or, download the Student Ex Officio Application, complete and return. Applications are due by Friday, June 24.
Pass this along to students you know and work with, and encourage them to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!
For more information, or questions, contact Christine Baboomian, City of Glendale Management Services, (818) 548-4844, or email women@ci.glendale.ca.us.