The Governance, Membership and Public Affairs Committee is responsible for identifying and vetting individuals qualified to become board members; recommending a slate of nominees for election at each Annual Meeting of Shareholders; making recommendations to the board concerning the appropriate size, function, needs and composition of the board and its committees; developing and recommending to the board Mondelēz International's corporate governance principles; and overseeing the evaluation of the board and its committees and director self-assessments. The committee also oversees compliance with political contributions laws and regulations, reviews public affairs priorities, and monitors significant developments in the regulatory environment. Its responsibilities are set forth in the Governance, Membership and Public Affairs Committee Charter (PDF).  The Governance, Membership and Public Affairs Committee met five times in 2011.