Commission on the Status of Women
Purpose:
Within its authority, the Commission shall act to:
- Develop a public consciousness of the talents of women, with special emphasis on the utilization of those talents as equal partners in the private, business, governmental and civic community;
- Encourage women to become actively involved in matters pertaining to the government and community;
- Work toward utilization of capable women in roles of leadership;
- Act as a source of information for women including, but not limited to, employment opportunities, education, harassment, and discrimination against women; and
- Focus attention on the needs of underserved women and/or women with special needs.
Additional Information
About the Commission
Commission and Staff
Equal Pay Day
Women's History Month
Directory of Women's Organizations
Monthly Bulletins
Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women
Alice Checorski
214 N. Hogan Street, 5th floor
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 255-7239
Email the Commission
Meetings
Fourth Monday of the month
4:30 p.m. at City Hall
(unless otherwise announced)
All meetings are open to the public. Comments are welcome.