title: Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act, 17 May 1988.
abstract: This Act establishes a Prince Edward Island Advisory Council on the Status of Women with members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.  The Advisory Council is to do the following: "1) develop public awareness of the issues affecting the status of women; 2) promote a change in attitudes within the community in order that women may enjoy an equality of opportunity; 3) encourage discussion and expression of opinion by Island residents on issues affecting the status of women; 4) advise the Minister with respect to such issues as the Minister may refer to the Council for consideration; 5) review policies and legislation affecting women and report its findings to the relevant governmental departments or agencies; 6) provide assistance to the Minister in promoting changes to ensure the attainment of equality objectives of women; and 7) provide assistance, as the Council deems appropriate, to organizations and groups whose objectives promote the equality of women."  Further provisions of the Act relate to the powers, meetings, remuneration, budget, staff, and annual reports of the Council, among other things.
mesh_terms: D000569:Americas; D002170:Canada; D003253:Consultants; D019049:Developed Countries; D004467:Economics; D006285:Health Planning; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D009656:North America; D009934:Organization and Administration; D011287:Prejudice; D012940:Social Problems; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014933:Women's Rights
keywords: Advisory Services--legal aspects; Americas; Canada; Developed Countries; Economic Factors; Laws And Statutes; Legislation; North America; Northern America; Organization And Administration; Program Activities; Programs; Sex Discrimination; Social Discrimination; Social Problems; Socioeconomic Factors; Women's Status--legal aspects