VCW established committees in these priority areas to study issues and to make recommendations to the full commission: Civil and Legal Rights, Economic Equity & Security; Education & Human Development; and Health & Safety. Each one of our 16 Commissioners must serve on a committee, and VCW’s Chair appoints Commissioners to serve as Committee Chairs. Committees are made up of commissioners, advisors, and other community members, and are appointed by the VCW Chair. The VCW Chair also appoints chairs of each committee. The VCW Chair may also appoint ad hoc committees from time to time to address a particular need that falls outside the scope of the standing committees.
VCW committees work within and outside of monthly commission meetings to address issues of importance to the mission of VCW. Committees will consider topics that fall under their general area and may, among other activities:
- Review VCW policy positions and recommend updates and changes to the full commission
- Provide information and research to contribute to policy briefs and other educational materials developed by staff
- Bring new issues to the attention of staff and commissioners
- Review emerging issues and identify information, resources, guest speakers, questions, etc. that the commission may need
- Recommend action for the commission to take in response to information presented and discussions happening at commission meetings
- Identify key issues and questions relating to proposed or pending legislation
Committees generally meet by phone or video outside of commission meetings.
Each committee is supported by a dedicated staff member, who will help facilitate meeting operations, including scheduling, warning, and posting of minutes.
All Committee meetings are open to the public. Please Contact VCW staff in advance to confirm date and time or to join us in-office on a committee conference call.
NEW: Criminal Legal System Committee
Co-chairs: Ashely Messier & Lisa Ryan
Secretary: Sarah Mell
Friday, December 3, 12:00 - 1:30 pm AGENDA | MINUTES
Friday, December 17, 12:00 - 1:30 pm AGENDA | MINUTES
Friday, January 7, 12:00 - 1:30 pm AGENDA | MINUTES
NEW: Civil & Legal Rights Committee
Chair: Commissioner Lisa Ryan
Economic Equity & Security Committee
Chair: Commissioner Heidi Tringe
Meets the second Monday of each month at 8:00 a.m. via conference call
NOV 2019 MINUTES
MAY 2018 MINUTES
JANUARY 2018 - CANCELLED
DECEMBER 2017 AGENDA | MINUTES
Education & Human Development Committee
Chair: Commissioner Kellie Campbell
Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. via conference call
July 19, 2021 AGENDA | MINUTES (Joint meeting with Health & Safety Committee)
June 2, 2021 AGENDA | MINUTES (Joint meeting with Health & Safety Committee)
APRIL 7, 2021 AGENDA | MINUTES
MARCH 3, 2021 AGENDA | MINUTES
FEBRUARY 5, 2021 AGENDA | MINUTES (RESCHEDULED FROM FEBRUARY 3)
January 13, 2021 COMMITEE TIME DURING VCW MEETING | MINUTES
JANUARY 6, 2021 AGENDA | MINUTES
DECEMER 16, 2020 AGENDA | MINUTES (RESCHEDULED FROM DECEMBER 2)
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 AGENDA | MINUTES (RESCHEDULED FROM NOVEMBER 4)
OCTOBER 7, 2020 AGENDA | MINUTES
AUGUST 5, 2020 AGENDA | MINUTES
*JUNE 12, 2020 AGENDA | MINUTES (rescheduled from Wednesday, June 3)
APRIL 1, 2020 AGENDA | MINUTES
MARCH 4, 2020 AGENDA | MINUTES
FEBRUARY 5, 2020 AGENDA | MINUTES
DECEMBER 4, 2019 AGENDA | MINUTES
FEBRUARY 2018 AGENDA | MINUTES
JANUARY 24 2018 AGENDA | MINUTES
JANUARY 3, 2018 AGENDA | MINUTES
DECEMBER 2017 - RESCHEDULED for Wednesday, January 3rd at 8:00 a.m.
NOVEMBER 2017 AGENDA | MINUTES
Health & Safety Committee
Chair: Commissioner Mary Daly
Meets the second Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m. via conference call
July 19, 2021 AGENDA | MINUTES (Joint meeting with Health & Safety Committee)
June 2, 2021 AGENDA | MINUTES (Joint meeting with Health & Safety Committee)
MAY 10, 2021 AGENDA | RESCHEDULED - joining with Education Committee at June 2, 9 AM meeting
APRIL 12, 2021 AGENDA | MINUTES
MARCH 8, 2021 AGENDA | MINUTES
FEBRUARY 8, 2021 AGENDA | MINUTES
DECEMBER 7, 2020 AGENDA | MINUTES
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 AGENDA | MINUTES | 3 initiatives handout
OCTOBER 12, 2020 AGENDA | MINUTES
APRIL 13, 2020 AGENDA | MINUTES
FEBRUARY 10, 2020 AGENDA | MINUTES
JANUARY 24, 2020 AGENDA | MINUTES special meeting; re:universal school meals
MARCH 12, 2019 AGENDA | MINUTES
APRIL 10, 2018 AGENDA | MINUTES
MARCH 13, 2018 AGENDA | MINUTES