Bill 227 — Fourth Session, 17Th Legislature', 24 Elizabetb Ii the Legislative Assembly of Alberta Bill 227 the Alberta Action Council On the Status of Women' (Legislature 17, Session 4)

L17 S4 5447

Alberta — Bills

1975 Bill 227 Fourth Session, 17th Legislature', 24 Elizabetb II THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ALBERTA BILL 227 THE ALBERTA ACTION COUNCIL ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN' MR. WILSON First Reading ................... . Second Reading ... '.'''.-« .••...... Third Reading ............................. . Bill 227 Mr. Wilson BILL 227 1975 THE ALBERTA ACTION COUNCIL ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN ACT (Assented to ,1975) HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, enacts as follows: 1..

In this Act (a) "l\tIinister" means the Minister of Consumer Affairs. (b) "Council" means the Alberta Action Council on the Status of Women. 2. There is hereby established an Alberta Action Cvuncil on the· Status of Women. 3. The objects of the Council are and it has power: (

a) to examine the Report on the Federal Royal Com mission on the Status of Women insofar as it re lates to matters within the legislative authority of the Province and to report to the :Minister and the public the results of its studies; (

b) to encourage discussion and the expression of opin ion by Alberta residents on the recommendations of the Royal Commission Report; (c) (d) (e) (f) (

g) to advise the Minister responsible, in respect of such matters relating to the status of women as the Minister may refer to the Council for its con sideration; to initiate studies related to the status of women and make to the Minister any appropriate recom mendations which derive therefrom; to publish such of the reports, studies and recom mendations which are prepared under the authority of the Council and which the Minister or the Council wish to publish; to make recommendations regarding appointments to Boards and Agencies established under the auth ority of a Provincial Statute; to study existing and proposed provincial legis lation and regulations and to advise on changes which would ensure or contribute to equitable treatment for women under the law; (

h) to establish liaison with other provinces with res~ect to ,the study of and implementation of the recommendations of the Royal Commission Report; aud (

i) to initiate such other action as may be appropriate to ensure the achievement of its objectives. 4.

(1) The Minister shall appoint 11 n1embers, 7 of whom shall be representatives of Alberta women's organ izations, to the Council.

(2) The Council shall, on its own initiative, appoint an additional 11 members.

(3) The Council shall, at its first meeting, elect a chair person and deputy chairperson. 5. The Council shall, at its initial meeting, appoint an ad hoc committee to make such by-laws as are considered expedient for its constitution and the administration of its affairs respecting (

a) the calling of meetings of the Council, (

b) the conduct of business thereat, including the fixing of a quorum, (

c) the duties and conduct of the members of the Council, and (

d) generally as to the conduct of the business and affairs of the Council. 6.

(1) The Council may employ any officers, employees or agents as it deems necessary.

(2) The Council may from time to time engag-e the services of persons having special technical or other knowl edge to inquire and report back on matters so commissioned.

(3) A person who is employed or whose services are engaged under this

section may be paid such remuneration and expenses as the Council may prescribe. 7.

(1) There shall be an Implementation Co-ordinating Committee for the purpose of implementing and co-ordin ating programs and decisions of the Council and of depart ments of Government related to the status of women. The Minister shall notify each department of Government that he deems advisable to be represented on such Commit tee and the Minister of each department so notified shall annoint a renresentative to such Committee.

(2) The Implementation Co-ordinating ConlmittEe shall be constituted according to rules that the ~nnister shall prescribe to ensure its effectiveness. 8. The Council ;may accept grants, gifts and bequests from any source and any monies so acquired shall be placed in a separate account and held in trust by the Council for use in projects of the Council. 9. At the beginning of each year the Council shall make a report of its work during the preceding year to the Minis ter who shall table such reports in the Legislative Assembly at the earliest available opportunity. 10.

The Provincial Auditor, or his nominee, shall from time to time, and at least once a year, audit the receipts and expenditures of the Council. 11. The Council shall exist for five years from the com mencement of this Act and such period may be extended by oraer of the Minister. 12. This Act comes into force on the day upon which it is assented to. Title: 1975 (17th, 4th) Bill 227, The Alberta Action Council on The Status of Women Act

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