New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force

“Bylaws were revised to include more detail about rights and responsibilities of the 5 classifications of members. Also updated are the requirements of annual dues and policies involving resignation and termination, manner of acting, and conflicts of interest. Also included are the requirements to abide by the international code of marketing of breastmilk substitutes (who code). The updated bylaws provide greater detail of the board's ability to create committees as needed and the method of election of board members.”

“There are 5 different classifications of members: all classifications have full voting privileges. Individual members: individuals who meet the stated criteria are considered active members. They are allowed voting privileges for all matters to be determined by the general membership. Student/peer counselor members: individuals who meet the stated criteria and are either currently enrolled in an educational program or institution or serve as peer counselors are student/peer counselor members. They are allowed voting privileges for all matters to be determined by the general membership. Non-profit/government: representatives from interested non-profit or government agencies may participate in nmbtf activities and discussions. One representative from each group may vote on nmbtf affairs and elections. Business members: representatives from interested affiliated groups may participate in task force activities and discussions. One representative from each group may vote on task force affairs and elections. Visitors: may attend meetings and participate with information and opinions. They may also work on a special project with the consent of the membership. They are not eligible to vote on task force affairs or elections.”

“All members are allowed voting privileges for all matters to be determined by general membership. This includes the election of the chairperson, secretary, and treasurer.”

“No committee has the authority to act on behalf of the governing board.”

“Representatives from the local chapters are present at the quarterly board meetings and report on their activities.”

“The form 990 is emailed to all board members for review before it is filed.”

“Board members are required to inform the board of any financial interest that may be a possible conflict of interest. The board has a process by which the interested person is removed from the decision of whether or not to go forward with the transaction.”

“The organization's governing documents and financial statements are available to members at the quarterly business meetings and available to the general public upon request.”

“Other: program service expenses 394,726. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 394,726.”

“The organization's finance committee assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit. The finance committee was established in fiscal year 2013 and consists of the treasurer, a cpa board member, the fiscal agent, and the board chair.”