New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force

“The new mexico breastfeeding task force entered into contracts with delta consulting group. The initial contract started january 16, 2018 and was renewed twice until december 31, 2022. Under the contract, delta provides to new mexico breastfeeding task force management and related services, office space, facilities, supplies, and equipment in connection with its activities and operations. The contract requires a monthly fee of 12,575 plus applicable gross receipts tax.”

“The bylaws were revised to remove membership meeting leadership from the board chair's duties and add it to the duties of the executive director or designee. Electronic voting was added for board elections and guidance was added for temporary absences of board members.”

“There are 4 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, clc's, or other lactation paraprofessionals. 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 that are who code compliant may participate in nmbtf activities and discussions. Two representatives from each group may vote on nmbtf affairs and elections. Business members: representatives from interested affiliated groups that are who code compliant may participate in task force activities and discussions. Four representatives 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 nmbtf board members and officers.”

“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 remaining board members shall decide if a conflict exists by a majority vote and whether the transaction or arrangement is in the organization's best interests, fair and reasonable.”

“The organization has a hiring committee to determine compensation.”

“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.”

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