COMMISSION FOR WOMEN

The Howard County Commission for Women (HCCW) was established by statute in 1980. Its purpose is to promote the economic, social and political equality of women. The Commission is comprised of eleven volunteers who are nominated by the County Executive and appointed by the County Council.

The Commission supports programs and services of the county government and/or private organizations that have complementary goals and objectives. In addition, the Commission coordinates its activities with the Maryland Commission for Women and the National Association of Commissions for Women.

In order to accomplish its goals, the Commission:

• Publicizes services and activities of interest to women.
• Promotes a positive image of women and recognizes their accomplishments.
• Encourages qualified women to seek elective and appointive office.
• Encourages the expansion of educational and employment opportunities for women.
• Sponsors workshops and seminars on issues specific to women.

The 2007-2008 Howard County Commission for Women members are:

To contact the Commission, e-mail Lois Mikkila, Executive Secretary

lmikkila@howardcountymd.gov
or
women@howardcountymd.gov

To access the Maryland State Commission for Women's website, click on www.dhr.state.md.us/mcw

To access the National Association of Commissions for Women's (NACW) website, click on www.nacw.org