Public PolicyPublic Policy
VCW Public Policy Work is organized into five major areas:
CIVIL AND LEGAL RIGHTS
The Vermont Commission on Women supports legislation, policies, programs, and initiatives that facilitate full civil rights for all Vermonters, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, place of birth, age, physical or mental disability.
ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND BASIC NEEDS
The Vermont Commission on Women believes that women of all ages must have equal access to the benefits and privileges of economic prosperity and work/life balance to ensure economic security for themselves and their families. The Commission believes all workers deserve equal pay for equal work.
EDUCATION
The Vermont Commission on Women believes that Vermont schools should be free of gender bias, harassment, and bullying. The Commission believes that women, girls, and their families must have equal access to life-long educational opportunities, so that choices and success are determined not by gender, but by interest, aspiration, and ability.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
The Vermont Commission on Women supports health care coverage that is affordable and accessible for all Vermonters. The Commission believes that women and children have the indisputable right to live free of domestic and sexual violence. The Commission believes that every woman has a right to privacy and access to comprehensive educational, medical, and counseling services.
VCW's Consideration of Public Policy and Legislative Positions
The following criteria will be considered when the Commission reviews public policy and legislative positions:
* the issue must be closely related to the Commission's mission, strategic plan, or existing public policy and legislative positions
* the issue in question must have a direct and broad impact on women in Vermont
* at least one Commissioner must be willing to take the public lead and collaborate with staff and others on the issue
* the Commission must have the resources to effectively make an impact
VCW's Monthly Meetings
VCW meetings are open to the public and are usually held September through June on the second Wednesday of each month from 9:30-12:30, in the 4th floor conference room of the Pavilion building at 109 State Street in Montpelier.
Please contact us to confirm date, time, and location.
Approved meeting minutes appear below:
Meeting Minutes - Mar 10 2010
VCW Committees
Many VCW projects, events, and policies originate from committee work. Committees often convene during the Commission's monthly meetings.
Current VCW Committees include:
Leadership and Public Life
Economic Security and Equity
Education and Human Development
Health, Safety, and Civil Rights Committee
