2006 Nebraska Revised Statutes - § 81-8,260 — Commission; purposes.

Section 81-8,260
Commission; purposes.

The purposes of the Nebraska Commission on the Status of Women shall be to assess the needs of women and their families and to promote, develop, or assist other entities in providing programs or services to meet those needs. The programs or services may address:

(1) Recognition of socio-economic factors that influence the status of women and their families;

(2) Development of individual potential and responsibility;

(3) Encouragement of women to utilize their capabilities and assume leadership roles;

(4) Coordination of efforts of numerous organizations interested in the welfare of women and their families;

(5) Identification and recognition of contributions made by Nebraska women to the community, state, and nation;

(6) Implementation of the foregoing subdivisions when improved working conditions, financial security, and legal status of both sexes are involved; and

(7) Promotion of legislation and policies to improve any situation when implementation of subdivisions (1) through (6) of this section indicates a need for change.

Source:

Laws 1971, LB 819, § 6

Laws 1991, LB 648, § 1

~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska