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Susan Volk Sizemore, Executive Director

Commission on the Status of Women

About Us

Contact Us

Rath Building
95 Franklin St., Rm. 1655
Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone: (716) 858-8307
Fax: (716) 858-6191
csw@erie.gov

About Us

Mission

Division on the status of women. There shall be a division on the status of women. It is hereby declared to be the policy of Erie county, New York, to eliminate discrimination in any form that may exist on account of gender; to fully utilize the potential of each citizen, regardless of gender, in order to preserve our democratic way of life; and to provide equal opportunities to all citizens, regardless of gender, in employment, education, health and mental health, housing, senior and social services, and before the law. The director of said division shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. The division shall:

  1. Work to ensure that the women of Erie county participate fully in matters that have an impact on their lives.
  2. Develop an information system for services relating to the needs of women, and develop other networks and referral programs as necessary;
  3. Investigate and analyze resources and services available for women within county government and programs funded by the county and recommend measures to coordinate, consolidate or expand those resources and services to provided maximum efficiency;
  4. Submit an annual report of its activities and recommendations to the county executive and county Legislature.

History

The Commission was established by a unanimous vote of the Erie County Legislature in 1987 to remove gender based inequities for women. In 1988, the Commission became a department of Erie County government.

The Commission conducts policy studies; analyzes current legislation, programs and trends affecting women; develops collaborative programs with local and regional organizations and public officials; provides educational awareness; and recommends measures to coordinate, consolidate or expand the resources and services available to women in Erie County. Click here to see Recent Commission Reports.