The Commission is composed of nine members appointed by the City Council for two-year terms to expire on the 15th day of August.  Members hold office until their successors are appointed and qualified, and vacancies resulting from causes other than expiration of term shall be filled only for the unexpired portion of the term.  Members shall not succeed themselves after serving a second full term without an intervening period of one year, and appointment for more than half of the unexpired portion of the term shall be considered as appointment for a full term.

            The Commission elects a chair and vice-chair from its members who serve for one year, unless removed for cause or by resignation. Should the chair or vice-chair be absent at any meeting, a temporary chair shall be named by the commission to serve at the meeting.

The Commission meets regularly each month unless there is not sufficient business to warrant a meeting, but not more than ninety days shall expire without a regular or special meeting. 

            Special meetings of the Commission may be called by the chair.  Notice shall be given verbally or in writing and delivered personally to each member or left at his residence not less than forty-eight hours prior to the time of the meeting; provided, that the minimum time period for notice to a member may be waived by such member if e/she is present at the special meeting.

            The Commission must also cause written notice of the special meeting, stating its general purpose, to be posted at the door of its meeting place, to be mailed or delivered to each news media, and/or person(s) who has filed a request for notice with the City Clerk's Office, at least forty-eight hours before the special meeting.  All regular and special meetings shall be held in the City except when fixed or adjourned to another location.  All meetings are open to the public.  Five members constitute a quorum, and the concurrence of at least a majority of the regular members present shall be required before any recommendation is made on any matter considered.

The duties of the Commission are:

            (a) To work toward the betterment of the status of women with respect to employment and educational opportunities, health services, child care services, welfare services, financial services, and community leadership opportunities;         

            (b) To conduct surveys, public hearings, seminars, and informational programs, receive and investigate complaints with the aim of harmoniously resolving these complaints, accumulate information on subjects affecting women, and to prepare a leadership roster of qualified women in Greensboro;

            (c) To make recommendations to the City Council for action it deems necessary in improving and upholding the opportunities in employment, education, and community services for all people, regardless of sex;

            (d) To appoint, at its discretion, subcommittees to concern themselves with specific problems relating to the status of women; and

            (e) To perform such other duties as may be assigned it from time to time by the City Council.

The Commission makes no expenditures or contracts any indebtedness for which the City is liable without the approval of the Council.  Members serve without compensation.

No member may discuss, advocate, or vote on any matter in which he/she has a separate, private, or monetary interest, either direct or indirect, and no member may discuss before the City Council any matter which has been, is, or will be considered by the Commission and in which /she as a separate, private, or monetary interest.  Any member who violates this provision is subject to removal.

           The Commission has adopted procedural rules and regulations which are filed with the City Clerk, and makes a report to the Council at least annually before the first day of August.