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Council on Women

Commonwealth

Purpose

The Council on Women (the "Council") is established as an advisory council, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100, in the executive branch of state government. The purpose of the Council shall be to advise the Governor on matters pertaining to women and ways to improve their educational, professional, cultural, and governmental status within the Commonwealth.

Term

Four year terms

Composition

The Council shall consist of 21 members from the Commonwealth at large and one of the Governor's Secretaries as defined in § 2.2-200, ex officio with full voting privileges, all to be appointed by the Governor. Appointments shall be for terms of four years, except appointments to fill vacancies, which shall be for the unexpired terms. The ex officio member shall serve a term coincident with his term of office. A majority of the membership of the Council shall constitute a quorum.

Vacant Seats

The seat descriptions indicate if there is a specific requirement for that seat (a profession, consumer, someone who lives in a certain congressional district, etc.). If there is only a number listed (Seat 7), there is no specific criteria for that seat. A “citizen” seat requires someone who is not affiliated with that profession. If you're interested in any of these seats, please submit an application here.

Member of the General Public	6 seats
Total seats available: 6

Current Board Members

Dr. Shawnrell Blackwell

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Cherry Dale

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Ms. Nuzaira Azam

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029

Shantell E Rock

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2030