Agenda - 03-20-2018 4-c - Resolution in Support of the Equal Rights Amendment

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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: March 20, 2018 Action Agenda Item No. 4-c SUBJECT: Resolution in Support of the Equal Rights Amendment DEPARTMENT: County Manager ATTACHMENT(S): Resolution in Support of the Equal Rights Amendment INFORMATION CONTACT: Bonnie Hammersley, 245-2300 PURPOSE: To consider a Resolution in Support of the Equal Rights Amendment. BACKGROUND: At the March 8, 2018 Board meeting, the Board asked staff to present for Board consideration a Resolution in support of the Equal Rights Amendment. 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. The State of Nevada recently approved the amendment, becoming the 36th state to approve. 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 ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks associated with vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries while building a safe, inclusive and loving community. 1