Vera Roberts, senior vice president, commercial regional manager at Camden National Bank in Camden, has been appointed to Maine’s Permanent Commission on the Status of Women. Roberts was nominated by Maine Senate President Michael Thibodeau and holds a public member appointment, replacing Holly Stover on the Commission.

The Permanent Commission on the Status of Women is a government-appointed group dedicated to improving opportunities for women and girls in Maine by advising the Governor and members of the Legislature about policy and social issues affecting women and girls in Maine. Additionally, the group carries out research and presents a biennial Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Maine.

The commission consists of 17 members, including seven appointed by the Governor, five appointed by the President of the Senate and five appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The seven appointees by the Governor each represent one of the following interests: minorities, the elderly, low-income people, persons with disabilities, youth, working with victims of domestic violence and federally recognized tribes. Each member is required to have understanding of problems facing women in Maine, who have experience in advocacy relating to women’s issues, and who provide leadership in programs or activities that improve opportunities for women.

“I am very honored to be appointed to serve on this Commission and to help Maine women and girls in this capacity,” said Roberts, in a news release. “The Commission works to understand as much as it can about the challenges that women and girls face across the state, and then address the ways in which we can improve opportunities, health, and prosperity for our female residents.”

To learn more about the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women, visit maine.gov/sos/womens-comm.