Agenda - 11-15-2016 - 4-a - Resolution in Support of the Equal Rights Amendment

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: November 15, 2016 Action Agenda Item No. 4-a SUBJECT: Resolution in Support of the Equal Rights Amendment DEPARTMENT: Housing, Human Rights and Community Development for the Human Relations Commission ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Resolution in Support of the Equal Rights Audrey Spencer-Horsley, Director, (919) Amendment 245-2492 Uvonka Mercer, Civil Rights Specialist, (919) 245-2488 Commissioner Renee Price, (919) 245- 2130 PURPOSE: To consider a Resolution in Support of the Equal Rights Amendment. BACKGROUND: At the November 1, 2016 Board meeting, Commissioner Renee Price petitioned the Board to consider a Resolution in support of the Equal Rights Amendment. Commissioner Price provided a draft resolution for consideration. The Equal Rights Amendment affirmed the equal application of the Constitution to all citizens; which read: "Men and women shall have equal rights throughout the United States and every place subject to its jurisdiction." The amendment was introduced in every session of Congress; and was approved in reworded form by the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives on March 22, 1972. The proposed 27th Amendment to the Constitution was sent to the States for ratification, and fell three states short of ratification; including the State of North Carolina. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with considering the resolution. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following four Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this agenda item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or