SOBA COMMITTEE

Governance, Oversight & Compliance Committee

Mandate:
To safeguard SOLLA's institutional integrity through effective governance, legal compliance, and strategic alignment with national and sectoral standards.

Core Responsibilities:

• Monitor board conduct and adherence to ethical and legal obligations.
• Ensure transparency, internal accountability, and procedural fairness.
• Review compliance with national laws, sectoral regulations, and internal policies.
• Advise on governance reforms, duties, and risk management.
• Coordinate institutional audits, performance reviews, and compliance assessments.
• Recommend corrective actions and policy adjustments where necessary.

Policy, Rules & Regulatory Affairs Committee

Mandate:
To ensure institutional adaptability and legal coherence through policy formulation, rule harmonization, and regulatory review.

Core Responsibilities:

• Draft, revise, and harmonize internal rules, sectoral policies, and legal instruments.
• Advise on legal reforms and alignment with evolving national and international frameworks.
• Conduct periodic reviews of committee mandates, operational guidelines, and governance documents.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations and legal roundtables on policy changes.
• Maintain a centralized repository of updated legal and policy documents.
• Support other committees in interpreting and applying regulatory frameworks.

 Legal Practice, Ethics & Member Development Committee. 

Mandate:

To regulate professional conduct, promote ethical legal practice, and support member development through mentorship and capacity-building initiatives.

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversee licensing, accreditation, and disciplinary procedures for legal practitioners.
• Develop and implement mentorship programs and Continuing Legal Education (CLE).
• Provide member support services including wellness, inclusion, and career advancement.
• Promote ethical standards and sectoral excellence through codes of conduct and peer review.
• Coordinate with the Governance Committee on disciplinary matters and ethics enforcement.
• Facilitate member feedback mechanisms and professional growth pathways.

Public Engagement, Advocacy & Resource Mobilization Committee

Mandate:
To amplify SOLLA's visibility, public trust, and strategic influence through media engagement, advocacy, and partnership development.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead public relations, media campaigns, and documentary production.
• Develop and implement strategic advocacy initiatives aligned with SOLLA's mission.
• Build partnerships with civil society, government, academia, and international actors.
• Mobilize financial and technical resources to support institutional programs.
• Monitor public perception and recommend communication strategies.
• Coordinate with other committees to promote transparency and public accountability.