Essex County Commission on the Status of Women

ESSEX COUNTY COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA 1/8/23 PLEASE NOTE: Given the unprecedented circumstances resulting from the global Coronavirus pandemic, Governor Charles Baker issued an order to provide limited relief from certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law to protect the health and safety of individuals interested in attending public meetings. In keeping with the guidance provided, the Commission will conduct a public meeting utilizing remote collaboration technology. If there is any technical problem with our remote connection, an alternative conference line will be noticed immediately on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EssexCountyCommissionOnTheStatusOfWomen. Pursuant to the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 18-25, notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Essex County Commission on the Status of Women. Questions may be directed to eccswomen2(iugmail.corn. The meeting will take place: Thursday, January 12, 2023 6:00 PM VIA ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCE: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98882958537?pwd=UXpGSFo2TmFISXQ2ODE2VUNIWF pVUT09 Meeting ID: 988 8295 8537 Passcode:210939 = ,.._, ) .....,_, DIAL-IN ACCESS: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) I. Call to order II. Roll call ._' III. Approval of minutes from last meeting v a) December 8, 2023 IV. Open issues a) Administrative Updates i) New Commissioner Welcome ii) Letters to Essex County Legislators iii) Regionals Chairs Meeting Update b) Events/Program Planning  ESSEX COUNTY COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN i) MCSW Public Hearing, Jan. 19, 2023 ii) Black History Month (February) iii) Legislative Meet and Greet c) Update from Ginsburg Initiative d) Treasurer's Report i) Fall grant spending ii) Spring Grant application V. New business a) Evaluating/assigning Commissioner roles b) Updates/Comments from Public Attendees c) Other Business - Reserved for matters the Chair did not reasonably anticipate at the time of the posting VI. Adjournment