Several committees exist to carry forth the work of the conference. These include the following.
LCWR Executive Committee
This committee gives leadership and direction to the organization between National Board meetings. Members are the president, vice president, immediate past president, secretary, treasurer, executive director and two national board members elected from that body. The committee meets four to six times per year.
LCWR Finance Committee
Subject to the LCWR National Board, this committee has guardianship and responsibility for all monies received. It reviews and recommends action on the annual conference budget, financial statements and audit. It also recommends rates for membership dues, oversees the investment portfolio, and recommends actions to ensure the financial stability of LCWR. The committee consists of the LCWR treasurer, the Associate Director for Business and Finance, and other members appointed by the National Board.
LCWR Nomination and Election Committee
This standing committee is responsible for developing a meaningful and efficient process by which members select officers for the organization. Committee members and regional liaisons assist with the nomination process at the spring regional meetings; the committee members run the election process during the LCWR's annual assembly each August. The committee is composed of the executive director or staff liaison and at-large LCWR members appointed by the National Board.
LCWR Global Concerns Committee
This committee provides direct service to members in fulfillment of the mission of LCWR and its 1999-2004 goal "to work for a just world order by using our corporate influence to effect systemic change." The committee initiates resolutions and activities that forward a social justice and peace agenda, especially on issues that impact women and children. Made up of LCWR members appointed by the executive director, the committee also includes the LCWR associate director for social mission.
