SCC COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN

The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is an advisory body to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. It was established in 1973 by the Santa Clara Board of Supervisors to promote affirmative action, to eliminate to practice of discrimination and prejudice against women based on gender in the areas of housing, employment, education, community services and related fields. It is comprised of 15 members who are appointed by the Board of Supervisors for a term of three years. All members represent the community at large and reside within Santa Clara County.

The County's Office of Women's Policy partners with CSW to further it's mission. The Office of Women’s Policy works to bring a gender lens to policy decision-making, to build a pipeline to leadership, and to demand equity in governance.