Objective

Identify areas of need for Component members and develop means of addressing those, while supporting, bringing value and Component members’ perspective to AEM, its committees and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Represent Component members’ perspective as relates to AEM products, services and initiatives in order to deliver maximum value to Component members.
• Identify AEM Component members’ needs and develop means to address them.
• Support AEM groups, committees and initiatives.

2023 Priorities

• Continue to support and bring the Components Manufacturers perspective to AEM's sustainability and supply chain initiatives.
• Continue to support and offer Component members' perspective in AEM committees that are in alignment with Component members' priorities.

Leadership

• The committee leadership consists of a Chair and Vice Chair recommended by the Committee and appointed by the AEM Chair. It is expected the Chair and Vice Chair will serve two one-year terms, with the Vice Chair continuing on to serve as Chair.
• Other leadership posts (subcommittee chairs, etc.) will be determined by the committee on an as-needed basis.

Composition

• The committee is made up of at least 20 seats, each member serving a two-year term.
• Committee members are expected to be high-level executives within their organizations.
• The committee will represent a cross-section of the Component membership.

Meetings

• At least one face-to-face meeting and 2-3 virtual meetings will be held each year or as required based on issues and activities.