1. Action, Networking, and Advocacy Committee
2. Audit Committee
3. Board Committee General Guidelines
4. Bylaws Committee
5. Finance Committee
6. Global Professional Liaison Network Committee
7. Inclusivity And Outreach Committee
8. International Code and Conflicts Committee
9. Operations Committee
10. Personnel Committee
11. Program Services Committee
12. Publications Coordinating Committee
13. Resource Development Committee
14. Social Media and Website Committee
15. Translations Committee

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Action, Networking, and Advocacy Committee

Commission

The ACTION, NETWORKING AND ADVOCACY Committee, a Standing Committee authorized by Article VII Section 2 of the Bylaws, is herein commissioned by and responsible to the Board of Directors of La Leche League International to:

Advise the BOD on advocacy and relevant global health initiatives supportive of breastfeeding

Coordinate networking with other relevant organizations that protect, promote and/or support breastfeeding

Recommend actions relevant to advocacy and networking

Recommend liaisons

so that all the functions of the organization may be effectively and efficiently carried out in conformity with established policies and procedures of LLLI.

Duties

This Committee shall:

• Update the Board of Directors on:
  • organizations to which LLLI is represented
  • initiatives in which LLLI representatives have become involved
  • future initiatives that LLLI should consider
• Report in a timely manner on meetings or conferences that representatives attended
• Advise the Board on specific national and international organizations with which LLLI should consider liaising
• Recommend opportunities that will:
  • promote breastfeeding
  • lead to effective networking, such as conference attendance
• Prepare information releases for Leaders and the public on LLLI advocacy, networking and actions
• Suggest to the Board future activities that would enhance global breastfeeding engagement and support
• Review all web pages/policies that touch upon advocacy, networking and action
• Establish funding budget for liaisons

(Feb 87; rev Oct 89, Oct 93, Oct 00, Nov 13, Sept 14, Sept 2018, Mar 19)

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Audit Committee

Commission

The Audit Committee is a standing committee authorized by Article VIII Section 2 of the Bylaws and is herein commissioned by and responsible to the Board of Directors of La Leche League International as a body of financial advisors, who are independent of the Finance Committee and report directly to the Board of Directors. The main functions of the Audit Committee are

To present to the Board of Directors at the session prior to the Annual Board session the Committee’s recommendations of the independent public accountants to be employed to prepare the audit for the current fiscal year

To review the auditor’s report, management letter, the United States IRS Form 990, and the State of North Carolina Form CD-405 and promptly, with staff input, evaluate the documents and arrange for revisions as required, prior to their presentation to the LLLI Board

To present to the Board for acceptance the finalized auditor’s report and required tax reporting forms at the session after the reviewed audit report, management letter, and tax forms have been received, and to respond to questions regarding the documents’ contents and the auditing procedures used.

Duties

This Committee

• Confers with the auditor on an annual basis as to the financial position of LLLI and reports on the same to the Board.
• Prior to the session at which the auditor may be employed or re-employed, discusses with LLLI accounting and senior staff and the Finance Committee their satisfaction with the current firm and reports on same to the Board.
• Directs the auditor to notify the Committee of any significant change in accounting or tax law or any major in-house accounting change which may affect the audited financial statement and reports on the same to the Board.
• Reviews the audit report and the required tax reporting forms prior to their release to the Board.
• Seeks guidance from the auditor, if necessary, to understand the accounting principles used, the effectiveness of the internal controls, and the scope and results of the audit.
• Forwards the completed tax forms to the Treasurer, Executive Director, Co-Chairs, and Finance committee for review before presenting them to the Board.
• Requests the auditor to be present or be available in person or virtually, if needed, at the session at which the audit and tax forms are presented to the Board, to assist in responding to questions regarding its contents and the auditing procedures used.

(Feb 87; rev Feb 88, Oct 89, Feb 90, Feb 99, Oct 00, Nov 13, Sep 14, Mar 19, Oct 20)

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LLLI Board Committee General Guidelines

All LLLI Standing and Special committees, Task Forces, and teams

• are on-going unless dissolved by the LLLI Board, at the Board’s discretion
• have a clear commission and duties that have been approved by the Board and are included in the LLL Policies and Standing Rules (PSR)
• have a minimum of three members
• have a staff liaison assigned by the Executive Director in consultation with the committee Chair(s)
• meet as needed throughout the year
• may be chaired by a Board member or a non-Board member. If the chair is not a Board member, the committee has a Board Liaison appointed by the Board Chair(s)
• may have ex officio members, such as liaisons and chairs from other committees. Ex officio committee members serve on the committee because they hold an office that is pertinent to the committee’s work.
• have new chairs and committee members assigned immediately after the LLLI Board Annual Session unless otherwise stated in the committee commission and duties
• seek a diverse body of committee members in line with the LLLI Inclusivity policy and the Code of Conduct
• accept as members LLL Leaders who are in good standing with their Areas and DCEs and non-Leader members who bring necessary skills and positive contributions to the committee’s work. It is the responsibility of the Board Chair(s) to contact the prospective committee members’ Areas or DCEs to ensure that they are in good standing with all of the entities they are connected to
• abide by the Accessibility and Cultural Sensitivity policy
• make recommendations to the LLLI Board and seek approval from the LLLI Board for any new or revised programs or projects, or report directly to the ED, who can assist in bringing any recommendations for new or revised programs/projects to the LLLI Board for approval
• use consensus when making a recommendation to the Board or, if needed, an affirmative vote—electronic or in-person–of the majority of committee members attending the meeting or participating in the electronic vote by the deadline given.
• when presenting the recommendation to the LLLI Board, committee chairs report any dissenting opinions from the committee.
• report regularly to the Board or to the ED, as requested by the LLLI Board Chair(s). At minimum they provide a report at the time of the Annual Session.

Members of any LLLI Standing or Special Committee, Task Force, or team are subject to removal from their position in the committee, within the parameters of the Complaint Resolution Process. See particularly Complaint Resolution Process, bullet point 6.

A majority of any committee constitutes the quorum necessary for making a formal recommendation.

No LLLI Board member serves as chair or co-chair of more than two Standing or Special Committees, Task Forces or teams at the same time.

LLLI Board Chairs are ex officio members of all committees, but do not vote.

Non-Board members serve on no more than two standing or special committees, task forces or teams. Serving on a task force or other teams associated with an assigned committee does not count towards the limit of two.

Leaders do not serve on both LLLI Committees and the Global Leaders Committee (GLC) when doing so could lead to a conflict of interest as defined by the Conflict of Interest policy or as determined by the members of the GLC.

Chairs of committees, ex officio participants and Board members recognize the special status and perception of power imbalance of their role on any committee. They take care to hear and acknowledge all voices on the committee, especially the voices of newer committee members.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES and TASK FORCES

• are established for a specific and limited purpose
• are created by Board resolution as the need arises and are limited in their duration
• continue their work until the committee chair and the Board agree that their purpose is accomplished. They are generally not expected to continue past the next Annual Session.

If a special committee or Task Force has not completed its commission before the Annual Session, in consultation with the committee chair, the Board may choose to extend the term for a defined period of no more than one year.

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LLLI BOARD CHAIR(S)

The LLLI Board Chair(s)

• appoint(s) Chairs of Committees with the approval of the full Board
• appoint(s) Board liaisons as necessary
• approve (s) committee members in consultation with the committee chair(s) according to the commission of the committee and this policy
• provide(s) oversight and consistency among committees as ex officio member(s) of all LLLI Board Committees but is (are) not counted as part of the minimum number of members or maximum number of Board members required
• set(s) reporting requirements for committees.

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LLLI ED AND STAFF

The LLLI ED

• Appoints a staff liaison to each committee, in consultation with the LLLI Board Chair(s) and the committee chair for each committee
• Orients staff as to their role as committee liaisons
• Communicates with committee and task force chairs regarding any issues relating to staff work for the committees.

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIR(s)

The committee chairs

• select committee members in consultation with the Board Chair(s). Members are selected based upon knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the commission and duties of the committee
• work closely and communicate consistently with their staff liaisons, seeking information from the staff liaison in setting goals consistent with LLLI’s Strategic Plan, and keeping the staff liaison fully informed about the committee’s activities and progress
• seek to have a committee membership that is as diverse and as representative of all the DCEs as possible
• abide by the Accessibility and Cultural Sensitivity policy
• conduct and organize committee meetings, using appropriate committee protocol and procedures
• direct their committees in making recommendations and decisions
• create and supervise relevant subcommittees with the approval of the Chair(s) of the Board
• are ex officio members of their committee’s subcommittees
• write their committee reports, with the input of the committee members and staff liaison
• recognize any perceptions of power imbalance that may exist on the committee
• take care to hear and acknowledge all voices on the committee, especially the voices of newer committee members

RESPONSIBILITY OF BOARD LIAISON

When the chair of a Board Committee is not a current LLLI Board member, the LLLI Board Chair(s) and Vice Chair, with the approval of the Board, appoint a current Board member who has agreed to serve on the committee to act as Board Liaison to the committee.

In addition to their usual responsibilities as a committee member, the Board liaison is responsible for maintaining clear and frequent lines of communication between the committee and the Board by

• bringing Board questions to the committee and vice versa
• clarifying points of confusion between the Board and the committee
• presenting required reports to the Board
• bringing motions from the committee to Board meetings
• monitoring the committee’s progress in completing its Strategic Plan tasks..

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STAFF LIAISON

The staff liaison

• communicates directly with the committee chair unless the committee chair requests that the staff liaison communicate directly with committee members or others
• takes questions or frustrations first to the committee chair rather than the ED, making every effort to address concerns together
• informs the committee chair as soon as possible when unable to provide assistance, information, or otherwise respond to committee chair requests
• acts as a resource to the committee
• provides necessary, timely information to the committee chair when asked. Examples: reference materials, related historical perspective (e.g., past LLLI experience), related statistics, financial information or ramifications, research or information gathering, technical details of various tasks relevant to the daily operation of LLLI
• provides timely opinions to committee chair based on staff point of view or experience. Examples: feasibility of ideas/projects, suggestions about how the committee might work with another committee, cost estimates, ongoing evaluation of committee progress, brainstorming
• provides timely staff assistance to help carry out committee work
• advises the committee chair with problems and procedures, helping clarify areas of confusion
• participates in committee meetings when feasible, but does not vote. Staff liaison opinions are carefully considered and included in reporting
• keeps the committee chair aware of happenings at LLLI, items of interest,and staff input helpful to the committee
• is well-versed in the LLLI long range Strategic Plan and how the committee’s work fits into and enhances the plan.

RESPONSIBILITY OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Members of committees

• serve a term of the length stipulated in the committee commission. If no term length is stipulated in the committee commission, the length of the term is one year. Terms are renewable as approved by the committee chair and LLLI Board Chair(s)
• bring relevant perspectives and examples from their DCE, while keeping an organizational view for the good of LLL
• make every effort to attend all meetings of their committees and to participate in online committee discussions
• understand and abide by the confidentiality rules and any policies relevant to the work of the committee
• resign from the committee if they are unable to meet their obligations to participate regularly
• recuse themselves from discussions that present a conflict of interest for them [Conflict of interest policy] or in which there are circumstances which prevent them from being impartial
• assist other committee members to recognize when they might have a conflict of interest or circumstances affecting their ability to be impartial in making committee decisions
• when taking a leave of absence for more than three months, alert the committee chair who may then choose an alternate committee member who represents a similar voice

(Oct 92, Mar 19, Mar 2023)

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Bylaws Committee

Commission

The LLLI Bylaws Committee is a standing committee of the LLLI Board of Directors.

The LLLI Board of Directors will assign specific policy reviews to the Bylaws Committee. The LLLI Board may also choose to assign particular policies to other appropriate LLLI departments, personnel, ad hoc committees, special committees, or task forces.

The commission of the Bylaws Committee is to:

Regularly review and update the Bylaws and LLL Policies and Standing Rules (PSR).

As necessary, advise the LLLI Board about the policies and rules governing LLLI and LLL operations.

Consult as needed with appropriate legal counsel to ensure that the Bylaws and PSR conform to current Illinois law and any other relevant legal requirements.

In addition, the LLLI Bylaws Committee includes a standing subcommittee, the DCE Review Panel, that is made up of one representative from each DCE Council or Board, or another Leader of their choosing.

The commission of the DCE Review Panel is to offer revisions to Bylaws and PSR drafts that the Bylaws Committee presents. The DCE Review Panel provides important input into changes in all policies and procedures under review by LLLI.

Duties

The Bylaws Committee:

• As assigned by the LLLI Board, prepares drafts of new policies, amendments to the Bylaws and revisions to the PSR or LLLI procedures for LLLI Board approval.
• Reviews all proposed Bylaws revisions, PSR revisions and amendments, and procedures under review by LLLI for consistency with both the spirit and the letter of the mission, vision and purpose of LLL, with all other policies and the DCE agreements, with the LLLI inclusivity statement; and with the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and any other commitments between LLLI and other breastfeeding organizations.
• Facilitates the review by the DCE Review Panel of all policy amendments and revisions and of procedures under review by LLLI.
• Consults about new policies, revisions, and amendments with other LLL entities as appropriate.
• Consults with appropriate legal counsel as needed.
• Ensures that the Bylaws and PSR are updated on the LLLI website within one week of final approval of the changes.
• Makes translations of new or updated policies available to Leaders in as many languages as is reasonably feasible.

The DCE Review Panel:

• Reviews and comments upon any revisions or additions to any policies and procedures under review by LLLI, including but not limited to the Bylaws and PSR, before they are presented to the Board for approval.
• Takes all policies and procedures under their review to their DCE Councils/Boards for consultation and comments.
• Has the option of deciding that they do not need to review a particular policy or procedure but can pass it directly to the LLLI Board.

(Sep 82; rev Jun 85, Oct 89, Oct 00, Nov 13, Sep 14, Mar 19, Oct 20)

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Finance Committee

Commission

The Finance Committee is a Standing Committee authorized by the Bylaws and is herein commissioned by and responsible to the Board of Directors of La Leche League International for advising on matters pertaining to the financial operation of LLLI, including management of all monies, budgeting, insurance, properties, liability, securities, payroll, and other financial contracts and investments.

Appointments and Members

The Finance Committee shall be composed of at least five members. Members shall include the Treasurer, at least one other Board member, the Executive Director, and three to five members from other parts of LLL to ensure thorough oversight of LLLI financial matters. The Chair of the Finance Committee shall be appointed by the Board Chair/co-Chairs with Board approval. The Treasurer shall either be the chair of the Finance Committee or an ex-officio member of the committee.

The Chair of the committee shall select committee members in consultation with, and with approval of the Board Chair/co-Chair and the Treasurer, if the Treasurer is not the Committee Chair.

Additionally, the Board Chair/co-Chair is/are ex officio member(s) of the Committee, but is/are not counted as part of the minimum number of members required to make up the committee.

The Committee Chair and members will be re-evaluated annually.

Duties

This Committee

• Collaborates on budget preparation with the Executive Director and LLLI Treasurer
• Reviews the cost-sharing formula (entity affiliation fees) annually with the Executive Director
• Reviews monthly financial reports received from the management team
• Reports monthly to the Board on financial operation
• Assesses current financial operations compared to the approved budget
• Submits an annual list of financial objectives
• Evaluates recommendations concerning new projects
• Provides effective communication and assistance to related Committees.

(Sep 82; rev Oct 89, Oct 00, Nov 13, Mar 19, Oct 20)

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The Global Professional Liaison Network Commission

The Global Professional Liaison Network is a Standing Committee of the La Leche League International (LLLI) Board of Directors, authorized by Article VI, Section 1 of the Bylaws. 

1. Commission
The Global Professional Liaison Network (GPLN) is commissioned by and responsible to the LLLI Board of Directors to serve as a resource regarding the ongoing education of Leaders on breastfeeding matters, and the provision of up-to-date breastfeeding information to the public.  

2. Membership

1. GPLN members are

• Leaders. Up to 10% of the GPLN membership may be non-Leaders who have relevant professional qualifications
• interested in remaining current in breastfeeding research
• capable of critically reading scientific articles relating to breastfeeding 
• able to summarize information accurately and in a manner accessible for all Leaders and for a general audience 

2. Background experience as a part of LLL Professional Liaison teams and /or in the healthcare professions is a plus but not essential. Strong writers with an interest in science and the latest breastfeeding research are welcome.  Geographic, cultural, and linguistic diversity is valued. 
3. GPLN members are accepted based upon: 

• recommendations by their LLL entities and/or other recommendations, when the request to join comes from outside LLL 
• professional and/or volunteer experience as evidenced by their CV (curriculum vitae) and other background information
• commitment to assist annually in the preparation of at least 2-3 articles or other projects
• competency to learn and use software applications that facilitate exchange of ideas, teamwork, and collaboration

4. The chair(s) will verify that the potential non-Leader member is familiar with and willing to adhere to the LLL Mission and Philosophy, Code of Conduct and the LLLI Language in Publications policy. 
   
   GPLN representatives must sign the necessary agreement to maintain the copyright requirements as determined by the Copyright Clearance Center license held by LLLI and copyright law. Conservative interpretation of the copyright requirements makes maximum GPLN membership approximately 100.  

5. Members serve a one-year term, which is renewable indefinitely. The preference is for members to serve multiple  terms to ensure continuity of work.
6. Liaisons

• If not a GPLN member, the Medical Advisory Team (MAT) coordinator is a liaison to the GPLN. The MAT coordinator coordinates requests for consultation with the Medical Advisory Team 
• Liaisons from other LLLI Committees are appointed to the GPLN from the:
  • Social Media and Website Committee 
  • International Code and Conflicts Committee

3. Chair(s)

1. Chair(s) of the GPLN serve a one-year term, which may be renewed. The preference is for chair(s) to serve multiple terms to ensure continuity of work.
2. Plan committee’s goals in consultation with the LLLI Board of Directors
3. Guide the GPLN to achieve these goals
4. Identify topics to be addressed in new or updated resources
5. Share proposed topics with Publications Coordinating Committee
6. Set priorities for GPLN update of topics on the LLLI website 
7. Ensure appropriate review by the International Code and Conflicts Committee and the LLLI Editorial Review Board
8. Serve on the Publications Coordinating Committee
9. Coordinate access for GPLN members to LLLI institutional subscriptions. Currently these include the following publications: 
   • Clinical Lactation
   • Journal of Human Lactation
   • Breastfeeding Medicine
   • Pediatrics 

4. Committee Duties 

1. comply with the LLLI Board Committee General Guidelines policy
2. Implement preparation of resources with a rigorous process of collaboration and review within the GPLN
3. Ensure appropriate review by the International Code and Conflicts Committee and the LLLI Editorial Review Board
4. Consult with the Medical Advisory Team for review of complex medical topics
5. Suggest topics and speakers for LLLI sponsored conferences 
6. Review breastfeeding and cultural information in webinars, images, Leader’s Handbook, and other LLLI publications, as requested 
7. Provide input to the LLLI Executive Director, as requested, for response to breastfeeding related concerns received by LLLI from members of the public and communications media
8. Review resources submitted to the GPLN by other LLLI committees for consistency with current breastfeeding research

(March 2024)

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Inclusivity and Outreach

Commission

The INCLUSIVITY AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE is a Standing Committee authorized by Article VIII Section 2 of the Bylaws and is herein commissioned by and responsible to the Board of Directors of La Leche League International for:

advising the Board of Directors and making recommendations aimed at increasing inclusivity and outreach throughout La Leche League so that all the functions of the organization may be effectively and efficiently carried out in conformity with established policies and procedures of LLLI.

The development of specific actions may be assigned to the Committee or other appropriate League bodies by the Chair/Co-Chairs of the Board of Directors.

Duties

This Committee shall

• advise the Board of Directors and make recommendations aimed at increasing inclusivity and outreach throughout La Leche League
• serve as a hub for the sharing of information (on the part of Leaders with the Board and on the part of the Board with Leaders) regarding underserved communities, possible methods of outreach and opportunities for inclusivity/outreach education
• submit annual lists of objectives
• evaluate the implementation of objectives annually
• meet as needed throughout the year
• create and supervise subcommittees as needed with the approval of the Chair/Co-Chair of the Board.

(May 2018, Mar 19)

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International Code and Conflicts Committee

Commission

In this Commission, the World Health Organization (WHO) International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and subsequent relevant World Health Assembly (WHA) Resolutions are referred to as the International Code.

The LLLI International Code and Conflicts Committee (hereafter Code and Conflicts Committee) is a Standing Committee commissioned to help LLLI to evaluate potential LLLI:

• partnerships
• sponsors
• webinar presenters
• conference speakers
• other collaborators or members of LLLI forums, as needed.

for

• conflicts with the provisions of the International Code
• incompatibility with LLL Philosophy (LINK)
• risks to the LLL image or reputation
• conflicts of interest as defined in the Conflict of Interest

Other LLL entities may also consult with this Committee, as needed.

LLLI is fully committed to the International Code and will avoid any relationship with a company, organization, or individual who does not fulfill their obligations under the Code.

In addition, LLLI will not enter into a relationship with any company, organization, or individual whose actions conflict with LLL supporting mothers and parents to nurse their babies or whose practices conflict with the LLL Philosophy.

Duties

The duties of the International Code and Conflicts Committee are

• to review LLL Policies and Standing Rules (PSR) related to the International Code, to ensure consistency with the Collaborative Action policy and LLL Philosophy, and to prevent risks to the LLL image or reputation, or conflicts of interest as described in the LLL Conflict of Interest policy
• to evaluate potential relationships that LLLI, and upon request, other LLL entities, or Leaders may be considering with corporate entities, the media, other business interests, or individuals that could present conflicts with the International Code, conflicts of interest as defined in the LLL Conflict of Interest policy, incompatibility with LLL Philosophy as presented on the LLLI Website, or risks to the LLLI image or reputation
• to offer information and guidance to the LLLI Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED), the Development Director, or other LLLI staff, LLL entities, or Leaders who have questions pertaining to these issues
• to make recommendations to the LLLI Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED), the Development Director, or other LLLI staff, LLL entities, or Leaders related to the International Code, possible conflicts with LLL Philosophy, conflicts of interest as defined by the LLL Conflict of Interest policy, or risks to the LLL image or reputation
• to ensure that the references to and discussion of the International Code in the Leader’s Handbook are reviewed and updated semi-annually to reflect changes in:
  • the International Code
  • new WHA resolutions impacting the description of the International Code in the relevant chapter
  • information about LLLI partnerships related to the International Code
  • resources for Leader training
• to make current recommendations regarding LLLI Board and Leader training in the International Code and facilitate such training, when possible.

 Membership

To best fulfill the mandate of this Committee, documentation of the International Code training or other training in the International Code approved by the Code and Conflicts of Interest Committee chair(s) is a minimum requirement for joining the Committee. La Leche League International covers any cost of Board approved training.

It is a goal of the Committee Chair(s) to seek Committee members who have relevant skills and experience and can collectively offer the additional qualifications recommended below:

• academic, legal, or organizational background in conflict of interest laws and policies
• experience in academic work or research, healthcare, or government agencies related to breastfeeding
• a willingness to serve more than one term in order to preserve experience, knowledge, and continuity.

Term

Members serve a one-year term, which is renewable. The preference is for members to serve more than one term to ensure continuity.

(date not recorded; March 2023)

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LLLI Board Operations Committee

1. Commission

The LLLI Board Operations Committee is a Standing Committee authorized by Article VI Section 1 of the Bylaws and is commissioned by and responsible to the Board of Directors of La Leche League International to

1. support the LLLI Board to work consistently with the LLLI Bylaws, the LLL Mission, Philosophy, Policies and Standing Rules, and the LLLI Declarations of Support
2. review policies related to LLLI Board elections and the LLLI Board seat allocation method as requested by the LLLI Board, one or more of the Direct Connect Entities (DCE), or any of the DCE Board Election Committees (BECs). (See Board Representation)
3. initiate and oversee the annual LLLI Board Elections for DCE representatives\
4. facilitate the Board Officer elections
5. assess the relevance and efficiency of the LLLI Board’s processes and committees
6. facilitate an annual self-evaluation of LLLI Board members
7. initiate and facilitate regular strategic planning and monitor the progress of the LLLI Strategic Plan
8. organize ongoing training and development of LLLI Board members and staff in collaboration with the Executive Director
9. upon direction from the LLLI Board Chair(s), organize, coordinate, and execute any other activities assigned

2. Membership

The committee is composed of five LLLI Board members, including the Vice Chair and at least three other Board members who are not eligible for re-election in the subsequent election year.  The LLLI Board Vice Chair serves ex officio as chair of the committee.

Members who are eligible for re-election recuse themselves from any election tasks.

3. Dutioes

1. General
   1. complies with the LLLI Board Committee General Guidelines policy
2. Elections
   1. calculates the allocation of LLLI Board seats for the year, using the allocation method described in the LLLI Board Representation policy
   2. notifies the BECs of the LLLI Board seats due for election, the timeframe for the elections, and the policies relevant for election
   3. assists the BECs to verify that candidates meet the criteria for membership of the LLLI Board as set out in the Candidate Checklist of Essential Criteria
   4. informs the LLLI Board about the progress of the election
   5. sets and sends reminders about deadlines
   6. upon request of the BECs, provides support and advice regarding their work. (See Board Elections, and Board Vacancy)
   7. informs the LLLI Finance Committee about funds needed for translations of election materials
   8. puts forward recommendations from the DCE BECs for revisions of policy or bylaws related to LLLI Board elections, or recommended revisions of The Board Election Member Process
   9. shares with continuing and incoming LLLI Board members a list of those Board members eligible for the various officer positions on the LLLI Board and records the names of those willing to serve as a Board officer
   10. creates the LLLI Board officers slate for elections at the Annual Session
3. Board Operations)
   1. in cooperation with the Executive Director (ED) and the LLLI Board Chair(s), plans orientation sessions for new LLLI Board members
   2. in cooperation with the ED and the LLLI Board Chair(s), coordinates regular training sessions, including not-for-profit Board best practices and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Restorative Justice (EDIRJ) training for the LLLI Board, LLLI staff, and/or LLLI committee members, as appropriate
   3. maintains the conflict-of-interest record for all voting LLLI Board meetings
   4. regularly consults DCE Councils/Boards regarding LLLI Board performance and makes recommendations to the LLLI Board for improving its processes and committees
   5. plans and executes an annual self-reflection exercise for LLLI Board members, shares the resulting documents with the LLLI Board Chair(s), and archives them in compliance with the LLLI Document Retention policy
4. Strategic planning
   1. ensures that LLLI has an up-to-date Strategic Plan based upon the LLL Mission Statement; initiates and facilitates the Board’s writing of new strategic plans and strategic planning goals
   2. schedules and monitors regular evaluation and revision of the Strategic Plan by the LLLI Board of Directors, with involvement from the ED and LLLI staff. Alignment with the LLL Mission Statement is the key indicator of the evaluation and is the basis of any revision
   3. prepares a written evaluation of the Strategic Plan to be presented annually to the LLLI Board
   4. regularly updates the LLLI Board, the LLLI staff, and the public on the progress and status of the LLLI Strategic Plan

(September 2014, March 2019, April 2023, March 2024)

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LLLI Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee is a Standing Committee authorized by Article VIII Section 2 of the Bylaws and is commissioned by and responsible to the Board of Directors of La Leche League International.

Commission

The Personnel Committee is commissioned to:

• Advise and make recommendations to the LLLI Board about matters pertaining to LLLI personnel, both paid and volunteer, so that all the personnel functions of the organization may be effectively and efficiently carried out in conformity with established policies and procedures of LLLI and business best practices. 
• Assist the LLLI Board in filling all LLLI volunteer positions not managed by committee chairs. 
• Assist the Executive Director (ED) in hiring paid staff.  
• Oversee and implement the evaluation of the performance of the LLLI ED. 

Duties

1. Comply with the LLLI Board Committee General Guidelines policy
2. Meet, as needed, throughout the year
3. Make recommendations to the LLLI Board about hiring practices and policies and about any needs for restructuring of LLLI personnel or positions 
4. Make recommendations to the Board Operations Committee regarding perceived needs for training
5. Work with the LLLI ED to recruit and interview candidates for any paid or stipended LLLI staff positions and make recommendations to the LLLI Board for approval of candidates, this does not include staff directly employed by the management company
6. Work with the management company to recruit and interview candidates for the LLLI ED position
7. Solicit and review nominations and application materials for the following LLLI volunteer positions
   1. Director(s) of Leader Accreditation Department (DLAD)
      1. Review the job description and initiate the search for candidates
      2. Assess and recommend candidate(s) to the LLLI Board
   2. Medical Advisory Team (MAT)
      1. Liaise with the Medical Advisory Team Communications Coordinator (MATCC) and the International Code and Conflicts Committee 
      2. Obtain resumes and signed disclosures for each potential candidate
      3. Make recommendations to the LLLI Board for MAT appointments per MAT job description
   3. Accreditation Review Committee (ARC)
      1. Receive applications and nominations from the DCE administrative bodies
      2. Request references at least one month before the LLLI Board Mid-Year Session 
      3. Make recommendations to the LLLI Board for appointment at the LLLI Board Mid-Year Session (Accreditation Review Committee policy)
   4. Complaint Resolution Team
      1. Receive applications and references at least one month before the LLLI Board Mid-Year Session
      2. Make recommendations to the LLLI Board for appointment at the LLLI Board Mid-Year Session (Complaints Resolution policy) 
   5. GLC Review Panel
      1. Make recommendations to the LLLI Board for appointments 

(Feb 87; rev Oct 89, Oct 00, Sep 14, Mar 19, Feb 24)

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Program Services Committee

Commission

The Program Services Committee is a Standing Committee authorized by Article VII Section 2 of the Bylaws and is herein commissioned by and responsible to the Board of Directors of La Leche League International for: advising the Board and the Executive Director on matters pertaining to current needs for volunteer programs and services vital to the functioning of the organization

Duties

This Committee shall:

• determine what volunteer support services are needed throughout La Leche League,
• communicate with Leaders with the help of entities throughout the world in order to assess current needs of the LLL community,
• implement programs cooperatively with LLLI staff,
• evaluate effectiveness of programs, and
• regularly report to the Board.

(date unrecorded; rev Oct 89, Oct 00, Sep 14, Mar 19)
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Publications Coordinating Committee

Commission

The Publications Coordinating Committee is a Standing Committee authorized by Article VII Section 2 of the Bylaws and is herein commissioned by and responsible to the Board of Directors of La Leche League International for

• Facilitating
  • collaboration among LLLI publication teams
  • consistency across publication teams in LLL Philosophy and in application of publications policies and style
  • adherence to LLL Policies and Standing Rules
• Advising the Board about LLLI publications and recommending publications policies to the Board
• Carrying out other specific assignments as assigned by the Chair/co-Chairs of the Board
• Encouraging communication and collaboration between LLLI publication teams and other LLL publication teams.

The Publications Coordinating Committee will be made up of a representative from every team or committee that produces LLLI Publications, including

• the Chair/co-Chairs of the Social Media and Website Committee
• the Chair/co-Chairs of the Translation Committee
• the coordinator(s) of the Global Professional Liaison Network (GPLN)
• the Chair of the LLLI Editorial Review Board (ERB)
• the editor(s) of any LLLI publications, LAD Council publications, LLL Today: From La Leche League International, and LLLI News
• a member of the donor news team
• a member of the webinar team
• liaisons will be appointed from the
  • International Code and Conflicts Committee
  • Inclusivity and Outreach Committee

The Chair/co-Chairs of the LLLI Board may also appoint to the Publications Coordinating Committee representatives of any committee or task force whose work they determine to be relevant to the work of the Publications Coordinating Committee.

Term of membership

The term of Publications Coordinating Committee members will be parallel to their term in the publication function which they represent.  Service on the Publications Coordinating Committee is not considered as an additional LLLI Board committee role.

 Duties

The Publications Coordinating Committee

• coordinates publication priorities quarterly
• develops procedures for timely review of all LLLI publications that ensure consistency and adherence to policies, including the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes
• determines procedures and criteria for reviewing LLLI Publications for medical quality and accuracy, in consultation with the Medical Advisory Team (MAT)
• updates the LLLI Style Guide for all languages in which LLLI publications are published and reviews them annually, coordinating with the Translations Committee regarding style guides for languages other than English
• facilitates cooperation and coordination with DCEs and Areas that have active publication/translation efforts
• reviews publications annually to assess their effectiveness
• reviews the committee’s membership annually to be sure that it reflects current LLLI publication needs
• consults with the International Code and Conflicts Committee, when needed, via their liaison in this committee
• consults with the Inclusivity and Outreach Committee, when needed, via their liaison in this committee.

(March 2023)
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Resource Development Committee

Commission

The Resource Development Committee advises and makes recommendations to the Board on matters pertaining to donations, donor relations, business partnerships, grant proposal writing, and non- donation revenue. The Committee also coordinates Board participation in fundraising for LLLI and assists in building LLLI relationships with donors. The Committee liaises with the LLLI Development Director and staff, discussing and bringing to the Board for approval all ideas for revenue growth.

Description of Commissions

• Donor Relations–coordinate with the Development Director all Board efforts to steward current donors and attract new donors.
• Grant Proposal Writing—work with the Development Director to identify funding needs, devise project descriptions and evaluation methods, bring ideas for proposals to the Board for approval, and review drafts of proposals.
• Business Partnerships—support the Development Director in discovering and developing contracts with potential business partners. Coordinate with the Code Committee to research and ensure that all partners are Code compliant and their products and procedures compatible with LLL Philosophy.
• Non-donation revenue—generate and explore with the Development Director ideas for non-donation revenue, and bring viable projects to the Board for approval.

Duties

This Committee shall:

• create and supervise subcommittees as required, with the approval of Chair/co-Chairs of the Board;
• meet as needed throughout the year;
• prepare and submit an annual budget request for the Committee;
• initiate, evaluate, and update annually the Resource Development five-year plan;

(Feb 1989; rev Oct 1989, Oct 2000, Sep 2014, Mar 2019, Mar 2020)

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Social Media and Website Committee

The Social Media and Website Committee, a Standing Committee authorized by Article VI Section 2 of the LLLI Bylaws, is commissioned by and responsible to the Board of Directors of La Leche League İnternational (LLLI) to create, publish, and organize content for LLLI social media platforms and the LLLI website in conformity with LLL policies and procedures and with the aims of

• producing resources for use by mothers, nursing parents, breastfeeding families, breastfeeding advocates, Leaders, and LLL entities
• highlighting the work and achievements of LLL entities
• promoting the image and reputation of La Leche League as a trusted source of breastfeeding, chestfeeding, human milk feeding information, and support

1. Teams

• Website Team
• Social Media Team

2. Membership

The Social Media and Website Committee members have interest, skills, or experience relevant to the committee’s work. The committee includes liaisons from the International Code and Conflicts Committee, the Translations Committee, the Global Professional Liaison Network (GPLN), and the Leader Accreditation Department.

3. Committee Duties

1. Establish procedures that set high standards for quality and content integrity of the LLLI website and LLLI social media platforms
2. Provide recommendations on the strategic development of the LLLI website and of LLLI social media platforms 
3. Provide general information and recommendations about the development of local LLL social media and website presences upon request 
4. Consult as needed with the International Code and ConflictsCommittee, Translations Committee, GPLN, and Leader Accreditation Department via their liaisons in this committee
5. Consult with the Inclusivity and Outreach Committee on social media posts, when needed, via their member in the Publications Coordinating Committee
6. Fulfill contractual social media agreements with LLLI partners
7. Comply with the LLLI Board Committee General Guidelines policy

Specific tasks:

4. Website Team

1. Improve LLLI website content and appearance
2. Prepare recommendations for the development of LLLI web content 
3. Create and revise content, as required, including images that reflect positioning and attachment appropriate to the child’s age, show cultural diversity and are appropriate for the context.
4. Coordinate translations of web pages with the Translations Committee

5. Social Media Team

5.1 Content

1. Create content for LLLI social media platforms
2. Advocate for the social media needs of LLL communities, both Leaders and those we support 
3. Identify social media themes and topics that Leaders and entities may need
4. Respond to requests from administrators of LLLI social media groups, including LLLI social media support groups
5. Create and schedule social media posts
6. Establish a translation review process and coordinate translation of short social media posts within the team and with Leaders worldwide
7. Publish content to all LLLI social media platforms

5.2 Moderation

Establish and implement processes for moderating comments and responding to private messages on LLLI social media platforms

Contact: socmedcmte@llli.org

(Feb 24)

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Translations Committee

The LLLI Translations Committee is a Standing Committee of the LLLI Board of Directors, authorized by Article VI, Section 1 of the Bylaws. The LLLI Translations Committee adheres to the LLL Translations policy.

Commission

The LLLI Translations Committee is commissioned by and responsible to the Board of Directors of La Leche League International for:

• advising it about matters related to translation within LLLI
• supporting global participation in LLLI by finding ways for speakers of languages other than English to participate on the LLLI Board, LLLI Committees, LAD Council, and other international teams
• facilitating translations of LLLI publications, resources, web materials, and the LLL Policies and Standing Rules (PSR) into those languages designated by the LLLI Board of Directors for regular use by LLLI.

Membership

The membership of the LLLI Translations Committee is made up of the Coordinators of the Translation teams and other interested persons. The membership may include LLLI Board members, Leaders, and/or supporters of La Leche League from outside the organization.

LLLI Translations Committee members are comfortable working in English and have a good understanding of the issues involved in translation. A majority of the committee members are La Leche League Leaders, and, preferably, a majority of the committee members are fluent in one or more of the languages into which LLLI translates its publications. The LLLI Translations Committee may have co-Chairs and/or Document Managers to manage the volume of work.

LLLI translation work is assigned to the Committee by the LLLI Board Chair(s) with approval of the LLLI Board of Directors.

Duties

The LLLI Translations Committee

• meets as needed throughout the year.
• advises the LLLI Board on translation issues.
• maintains and regularly evaluates a procedure for high quality translation
• supports the LLLI Board to publish LLLI documents in a timely way and in all of the LLLI Board-designated languages.
  
• creates and supervises a subcommittee (”Translation Team”) for each language designated by the LLLI Board of Directors for regular use by LLLI. Each Translation Team is made up of
  • a coordinator who also serves as a member of the LLLI Translations Committee.
  • at least three translators who are native speakers of or have near native fluency in the target language, at least two of whom are La Leche League Leaders. The Coordinator may also serve as one of the translators.
• participates in Style Guide Teams to develop style guides for each target language used in LLLI, and, as requested, supports the Publications Coordinating Committee to update existing style guides for the target languages.
• works with other LLLI volunteers and staff to develop, implement, and annually evaluate a plan that enables participation in LLLI committees, task forces, and teams by speakers of languages other than English.
• cooperates and coordinates, as relevant, with DCEs and Areas that have active publication/translation efforts.
• (March 2023)

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