Attachment Manufacturers and Compact Loader/Compact Excavator Manufacturers Committee (AMC/CLCEC)

Scope

The Attachment Manufacturers and Compact Loader/Compact Excavator Manufacturers committee (AMC/CLCEC) is a voluntary committee within the Construction Equipment Council (CEC) of the Safety & Product Leadership (S&PL) department of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). The AMC/CLCEC’s activities shall be subject to the bylaws, regulations, and policies of AEM and the rules of order of S&PL.  
The Attachment Manufacturers and Compact Loader/Compact Excavator Manufacturers committee (AMC/CLCEC) is composed of s composed of a combine group of manufacturers focused on topics relating to Compact Loader/Compact Excavators and the tools, implements, assemblies and major components of these products. products which are used on and or enhance the productivity and versatility of construction and agricultural equipment.

Mission 

The mission of the AMC/CLCEC is to serve their members by:

• Facilitating information sharing and meaningful dialogue between member companies on technical, regulatory and safety issues.

• Developing and presenting consensus AEM positions on behalf of the relevant industry sectors on issues of common concern.

• Providing an environment for and encouraging the creation of networking opportunities between industry colleagues.

• Promoting and encouraging the development and harmonization of International Standards.

• Providing a forum for equipment and attachment manufacturers to work together to better understand and serve the needs of their mutual customers.

Responsibilities 

The specific purposes of the AMC/CLCEC are:  

• To develop and publish industry best practices for attachment equipment and compact loader/compact excavators which embody principles of simplification of sizes, consistency in terminology, and standardization of performances, certain mechanical features, and other characteristics.  

• To promote the common business interests of its members and of the industry as a whole.  

• Pursuing such other activities may lead to better service to the customer, and increased knowledge in the design, manufacture, and application of safer and more efficient products.  

• To influence, compile, disseminate, and promote knowledge and information regarding industry standards and international, national, state, & local governmental rules and regulations which may apply to the products and their use to encourage compliance.  

Membership 

Any member of AEM actively engaged in the design and manufacture of road building equipment and auxiliary equipment within the United States or Canada is eligible for participation in the AMC/CLCEC.  
In addition, any member of AEM actively engaged in the following activities are also eligible:  

• Supplying parts, components, or equipment for attachment equipment and compact loader/compact excavators and auxiliary equipment.

• Supplying parts or equipment for systems utilizing such attachment equipment and compact loader/compact excavators and auxiliary equipment.

• Supplying machinery, equipment or other products used to manufacture such attachment equipment and compact loader/compact excavators and auxiliary equipment.

Quorum 
A simple majority of member companies of the AMC/CLCEC present at the meeting shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business.  

Representatives  

Multiple persons may represent a member company on the AMC/CLCEC.  

Voting 

Each member company possesses one vote, regardless of how many representatives from each company participate in the AMC/CLCEC. Except as otherwise required by AEM Bylaws, any matter presented at a meeting for the vote of the members shall be determined in accordance with the majority vote of those present and voting, in person, or by proxy.  
In certain circumstances, closed ballot voting via email is allowed.  

Meetings  

An annual meeting of the AMC/CLCEC shall be held at a time determined by AEM staff and the members of the AMC/CLCEC. Notice that a meeting will be held, stating the time, place, and topic(s) to be discussed, shall be sent to each member of the AMC/CLCEC by AEM staff before the meeting is to be held. Additional meetings may be scheduled as necessary.   

Leadership 

• The leadership of the AMC/CLCEC shall consist of a Chair, a Vice Chair, and a 2nd Vice Chair, each elected by a majority vote of the AMC/CLCEC to serve a two-year term.  
• Upon completion of their term, the Chair is succeeded by the Vice Chair, the Vice Chair by the 2nd Vice Chair, and the 2nd Vice Chair by election of a majority vote of the AMC/CLCEC.  
• AMC/CLCEC leadership shall meet with AEM staff to discuss the scheduling of meetings, develop meeting agendas, and bring forward any other issues to be discussed by the AMC/CLCEC.  
• The Chair shall preside over all meetings of the AMC/CLCEC. In the absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall preside. In the absence of both the Chair and the Vice Chair, the 2nd Vice Chair shall preside. Any member of the AMC/CLCEC shall have the right to nominate or serve in any leadership position.  

Amendments 

Roles & Responsibilities will be reviewed annually and may be amended or added to by a majority vote of the AMC/CLCEC, provided the amendments do not conflict with the AEM bylaws or the rules of order of S&PL. 

Resources and Documents

No documents at this time.