The Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women was established in 1976 to support Mercer County with the development of policies and programs concerning women. The commission acts as a liaison among existing community organizations, associations, and groups working to improve the status of women in Mercer County. The commission also advises the Mercer County Executive and the Board of County Commissioners about the areas of County government that affect women.The commission's guiding principles are:Health and wellnessFinancial freedomEducationSisterhoodLeadershipCommunity involvementDiversity empowerment