Is any one interested?

Dear Community Partner:

The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women is currently accepting applications for commissioner positions on the MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women, which was established through legislation filed by Senator Karen Spilka and signed into law by Governor Deval Patrick on October 1, 2014.

The MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women will serve to provide a positive and effective voice for women and girls within the region, broadening the reach of five previously established commissions in Massachusetts. The MetroWest Commission will be comprised of nine commissioners who will study, review, and report on the status of women and girls in the MetroWest area. Commissioners will be responsible for evaluating the status of women in the Metrowest region and offering policy recommendations to advance women’s opportunities and equality.  The findings of the MetroWest Commission will be issued in an annual report to the MCSW and elected officials.

The MCSW welcomes applications from individuals with experience of the challenges facing women and girls in the region and a commitment to advancing the work and mission of the MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women. The nine volunteer commissioners will serve staggered terms. The initial terms will range from one to three years, and subsequent terms will be for a period of three years. An inaugural event for the MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women will be held in January 2015. For appointment in January, applications are due December 1, 2014, after which applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications forms may be requested by contacting the MCSW office at 617-626-6520 or mcsw@state.ma.us.

Please let us know if you have any questions or can make any recommendations by contacting our office at 617-626-6520 or mcsw@state.ma.us. We look forward to working with you to ensure an effective MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women.

Sincerely,

Jill Ashton

Director

Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women

Charles F. Hurley Building

19 Staniford St, 6^th Floor

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114

617-626-6525