Underground Equipment Manufacturers Committee (UEMC)

Scope 

The Underground Equipment Manufacturers Committee (UEMC) 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 UEMC’s activities shall be subject to the bylaws, regulations, and policies of AEM and the rules of order of S&PL.  

Mission 

The UEMC promotes matters of mutual interest to manufacturers of underground equipment, parts and components, dealers, OEMs, and users. Underground equipment which are produced by the UEMC members and are utilized for trenching, trenchless, underground tracking and locating and vacuum excavation equipment and related attachments, accessories and tools which are typically used to place, replace, repair, locate or expose underground utilities. In addition, the UEMC focuses on industry issues including national and international standards, safety training and industry awareness.  

Responsibilities 

The specific purposes of the UEMC are:  

• To develop and publish industry best practices for underground construction equipment and auxiliary equipment 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 underground equipment within the United States or Canada is eligible for participation in the UEMC.  

In addition, any member of AEM actively engaged in the following activities are also eligible:  

• Supplying parts, components, or equipment for the types of underground equipment manufactured above. 

• Supplying parts or equipment for systems utilizing such underground equipment. 

• Supplying machinery, equipment or other products used to manufacture such underground equipment. 

Quorum 

A simple majority of member companies of the UEMC present at the meeting shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business.  

Representatives  

Multiple persons may represent a member company on the UEMC.  

Voting 

Each member company possesses one vote, regardless of how many representatives from each company participate in the UEMC. 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 UEMC shall be held at a time determined by AEM staff and the members of the UEMC. 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 UEMC by AEM staff before the meeting is to be held. Additional meetings may be scheduled as necessary.  

Leadership 

• The leadership of the UEMC shall consist of a Chair, a Vice Chair, and a 2nd Vice Chair, each elected by a majority vote of the UEMC 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 UEMC.  

• UEMC 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 UEMC.  

• The Chair shall preside over all meetings of the UEMC. 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 UEMC 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 UEMC, provided the amendments do not conflict with the AEM bylaws or the rules of order of S&PL. 

Resources and Documents 

No resources or documents are available at this time.