NMSDC Automotive Industry Group

ARTICLE I ORGANIZATION

The name of this organization shall be the NMSDC Automotive Industry Group.

ARTICLE II PURPOSES

The following are the purposes for which NMSDC Automotive Industry Group has been organized:

1. To share best practices for the development of minority suppliers,
   
   
2. To encourage the establishment of diversity programs among the industry's suppliers,
   
   
3. To promote the professional development of the diversity professionals representing the membership of the organization.
   
   

ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP

Members of the NMSDC Automotive Industry Group will be limited to Original Equipment Manufacturers with manufacturing operations in the United States that are members of NMSDC.

ARTICLE IV MEETINGS

There shall be a minimum of 3 regular meetings of the NMSDC Automotive Industry Group each year currently designated as being:

1. In conjunction with the NMSDC's  MMBDC’s Michigan Minority Procurement Conference
   
   
2. In conjunction with the WBENC National Conference
   
   
3. In conjunction with the NMSDC's Annual Convention

And meetings shall be planned to optimize maximum attendance giving consideration to avoidance of additional travel-day expenses.    

ARTICLE V VOTING

Each member corporation shall have 1 vote.  Members are allowed, when submitted in writing to the officer in charge, to give their proxy to other members or may direct the chair of the organization or committee to place their yes or no vote on specific issues.

ARTICLE VI OPERATION OF THE ORGANIZATION

1. The business of the NMSDC Automotive Industry Group shall be managed by the members.
   
   
2. A majority, either in person, by authorized proxy or permitted conference call-in as designated by the presiding officer shall constitute a quorum necessary for the organization to conduct business.
   
   
3. A member may be removed when two/thirds (2/3rds) of the members determine that sufficient cause exists for such removal, such as failure of attendance.
   
   
4. The membership shall establish such rules and regulations as deem necessary to enable the NMSDC Automotive Industry Group to accomplish its goals and not conflict with these bylaws.

ARTICLE VII OFFICERS

1. The "Officers" of the NMSDC Automotive Industry Group must be members in good standing of the organization and shall be chosen by (1) voting member per corporation and shall be for the office(s) of; (1) President, (2) Vice President, (3) Secretary, and (4) Treasurer.
   
   
2. The "President" shall preside over all group meetings, shall present a report of the work of the organization, shall appoint all committees, temporary or permanent, and shall see that all books, reports and certificates required are properly kept or filed. The President shall be one of the officers who may sign the checks or drafts of the organization and shall have such powers as may be reasonably construed as belonging to the chief executive of any organization. 
   
   
3. The "Vice President" shall in the event of the absence or inability of the President to exercise the office, become acting president of the organization with all the rights, privileges and powers as if he or she had been the duly elected president. The Vice President shall Chair the Logistics Committee.
   
   
4. The "Secretary" shall keep the minutes and records of the organization and shall at each meeting distribute copies of the minutes of the previous meeting. It shall be the Secretary's duty to file, to give and serve all notices to members of this organization, and to act as the official custodian of the records of NMSDC Automotive Industry Group. The Secretary shall attend to all correspondence of the organization and shall exercise all duties incident to the office of Secretary.
   
   
5. The "Treasurer" shall have the care and custody of all monies belonging to the organization and shall be solely responsible for such monies or securities of the organization. The Treasurer shall cause to be deposited in a regular business bank all the funds of the organization. The Treasurer must be one of the officers who shall sign checks or drafts of the organization. The Treasurer shall render a written account of the finances of the organization and such report shall be physically affixed to the minutes of the meetings. The Treasurer shall exercise all duties incident to the office of Treasurer. The Treasurer shall Chair the Finance Committee.
   
   
6. No officer shall for any reason be entitled to receive any salary or compensation.
   
   
7. Officers shall serve for a term of two years, at the conclusion of which they shall be eligible for reelection.

ARTICLE VIII COMMITTEES

1. All committees of this organization shall be appointed by the President and their term of office shall be for a period of two years.   
   
   
2. The permanent committees shall be:
   
   a.     The Logistics Committee, which shall provide for and oversee all regular meetings of the NMSDC Automotive Industry Group's meetings and special events and be chaired by the Vice President
   
   b.     The Program Committee, which shall be  responsible for developing the programs for all regular and special meetings of the NMSDC Automotive Industry Group.
   
   c.     The Finance Committee, which shall develop the annual budget and provide the membership with the proposed costs to be assessed to the membership for the ongoing operation of the NMSDC Automotive Industry Group and be chaired by the Treasurer.
   
   d.      The By Laws Committee shall periodically review the By Laws of the organization and make such recommendations to the members as determined to be necessary.
   
   
3. The chairpersons of all permanent committees shall be appointed by the President and approved by a majority of the members.
   
   
4. The chairpersons of all temporary committees shall be appointed by the President.  The President is the supervisory officer of all temporary committees and shall designate scope of work, tasks and reporting expectations to the full membership.  

ARTICLE IX ORDER OF BUSINESS

The order of business for each meeting of the membership shall be:

1. Roll Call
2. Approval of the Minutes of the preceding meeting
3. President's Report
4. Reports of Committees
5. Old and Unfinished Business
6. New Business
7. Adjournments

ARTICLE X DUES

The dues of this organization shall be determined by the members and shall be payable within 60 days of the date of invoice.

ARTICLE XI AMENDMENTS

These By-Laws may be altered, amended, repealed or added to by an affirmative vote of not less than a majority of the membership.  

May 5, 2009 rev.

Last Update: May 7, 2010

2010 Membership

BMW Group

Caterpillar

Chrysler Group LLC

Cummins

Deere & Company

Ford Motor Company

General Motors Company

Harley Davidson

Honda

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama

Mack Trucks, Inc.

NAVISTAR

Renault-Nissan

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufaturing North America

Volkswagen Group of America

Volvo Trucks North America