Executive Council
February 27, 2015

Supporting Women in Leadership

Minister Seeking Nominations to Advisory Council on Status of Women

The Honourable Judy Manning, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, is inviting nominations for members to serve on the Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women (PACSW).

�The women�s community and the Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women play an important role in advancing the status of women in this province. I want to encourage any woman who feels that she can contribute to this advancement to put her name forward. This is an opportunity for women of Newfoundland and Labrador who make a difference at home, at work, and in their communities, to have a positive impact at the provincial level.�
-The Honourable Judy Manning, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women

The PACSW provides advice to the Minister and brings attention to important social, political, legal, cultural and economic matters relating to women in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Council works with equality-seeking organizations and government departments and agencies to advance women�s equality throughout the province.

Candidates must have demonstrated leadership ability and have a history of working on issues related to the status of women. Candidates must also be committed to working within the mandate of the Council. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 20, 2015.

For more information about the nomination process or to obtain nomination forms, call the Women�s Policy Office at 709-729-5009, or visit www.exec.gov.nl.ca/exec/wpo. For information on the PACSW, call 709-753-7270 or visit www.pacsw.ca.

QUICK FACTS

• The Honourable Judy Manning, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, is inviting nominations for members to serve on the Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women.
• The Council is mandated to provide advice to the Provincial Government and raise awareness about women�s issues.
• The nomination deadline is Friday, March 20, 2015
• Nomination forms can be found at www.exec.gov.nl.ca/exec/wpo. Information about the Council can be found at www.pacsw.ca.

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Media contact:

Gina MacArthur Program, Policy and Communications Analyst Women�s Policy Office 709-729-6225, 730-2977 ginamacarthur@gov.nl.ca

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