The Municipal Secretariat for Women, Human Rights and Neurodiversity of the Cotia City Hall opened registration this Monday (26) for the election of the civil society representatives who will serve on the Municipal Council for Women (CMM) for the 2026/2028 term. See the public notice.
There are five seats for full council members, each with one alternate. Registration must be done exclusively online, by 4 p.m. on November 6, using an electronic form.
The Municipal Council for Women is a space for civil society participation aimed at promoting women's rights, combating discrimination and defending equal rights and opportunities.
Who can participate
According to the public notice, the five seats are intended for representatives of the following segments:
– People with disabilities: one representative from entities that provide services to people with disabilities;
– Religious entities: one representative from religious institutions active in Cotia;
– *Brazilian Bar Association (OAB): one representative from the Cotia Subsection;
– Older women: one representative of women aged 60 or older residing in Cotia;
– Parent-Teacher Associations (APMs): one representative from these associations.
Candidates must prove their affiliation and legitimacy to represent the chosen segment, in accordance with the criteria established in the public notice.
How to register
Interested parties must complete the electronic form and submit the required documentation, which includes a declaration from the entity indicating its representative, a statement of interest from the candidate, a brief history of the institution's work in the municipality and documents proving the legitimacy of the candidacy, where applicable.
Registrations will be reviewed by the Municipal Secretariat for Women, Human Rights and Neurodiversity and the Electoral Commission on November 9 and 10.
The list of eligible candidates will be published on November 11 on the City Hall's official website. The final list of eligible candidates will be published on November 16.
Election
The election will take place on November 19, in the auditorium of the Centro Integrado Municipal, at Avenida Benedito Isaac Pires, No. 35, 5th floor, Parque Dom Henrique, with the first call at 9 a.m. and the second call at 10 a.m.
Voting will be carried out by the representatives of the registered and eligible entities present at the General Assembly. Each segment will have one elected representative, with the candidate receiving the most votes considered the full member and the second-place candidate the alternate, when there is more than one contender.
Council members will serve a two-year term, with the possibility of one reappointment for an equal period.
The delivery of the terms of office is scheduled for December 10.
Service
Election of the Cotia Municipal Council for Women – 2026/2028 Term
Registration: until November 6, at 4 p.m.
Where to register: electronic form
Publication of eligible candidates: November 11.
Election: November 19, at 9 a.m. (first call) and 10 a.m. (second call).
Location: Centro de Integração Municipal, auditorium of Cotia City Hall, Avenida Benedito Isaac Pires, No. 35, 5th floor, Parque Dom Henrique.
Public notice and registrations HERE
Contact Phone: (11) 4616-0466 Hours: Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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