Lactation Commission

Total public members

11

Method of Appointment

Appointed by Mayor

Length of Appointment

3 years

Residency

Strong preference for DC residents from all 8 wards

Paid board

No (all roles are voluntary)

Current Vacancy

Social Service/Community Outreach Expert Member

Description

The Commission shall conduct studies, review progress, and provide recommendations with respect to all programs and initiatives promoting breastfeeding and support lactation activities in the District of Columbia, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Assisting the Mayor with developing a comprehensive plan for implementing the Center and a breastfeeding education and outreach campaign, including recommendations for written material and community-based initiatives;
2. Providing regular and consistent review of the Center’s standards, policies, and procedures, assessing whether sufficient progress is being made and whether resources are sufficient to meet the goals of the Center, and recommending policy changes and strategies for recruiting milk donors and their breastmilk; and
3. Identifying any unmet needs of breastfeeding mothers, recommending methods for meeting community needs, and assessing whether current resources are consistent with the needs identified through the planning process.

Commission Membership

Two (2) Neonatologists or Pediatricians

Two (2) Social Service or Community Outreach Experts

• Two (2)Public health experts
• Two (2) Persons with background in breastfeeding and lactation studies

One (1) General Practice Physician

Two (1) Consumer members who shall be residents of the District of Columbia.

Time Commitment

The Commission meets monthly.