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CEDAW Changes
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dr. Tiffany Whitman (x2375)/Benita Robinson (x2271)
Revised
Title
Amending City of Toledo Municipal Code 184, CEDAW; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
On March 15, 2022, Toledo City Council passed Ord. 95-22, enacting a new Toledo Municipal Code Chapter 184, Local Implementation of the United Nations Convention of the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women ("CEDAW"). On February 21, 2023, Toledo City Council passed Ord. 65-23, enacting a new Toledo Municipal Code Subsection 184.04(d) to modify the membership. This ordinance repeals and replaces relevant sections of Toledo Municipal Code 184.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That Toledo Municipal Code Chapter 184 which reads:
CHAPTER 184. LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION OF THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN ("CEDAW")
184.01 Short Title
This Chapter 184 shall constitute the "Local CEDAW Ordinance" and may be cited as such.
184.02 Definitions
As used in this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings indicated herein:
(a) "City" shall mean the City of Toledo.
(b) "Commission" shall mean the Gender Equity Commission, which is designated as the advisory and monitoring agency of CEDAW in the City. The Commission will be tasked with developing the intersectional gender equity analysis, assistance, implementation of the analysis, and tracking progress.
(c) "Disability" shall mean long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.
(d) "Disability Discrimination" shall mean any distinction, exclusion or restriction on the basis of disability which has the purpose or effect of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise, on an equal b...
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