Safety & Product Leadership Council (SPLC)

Mission:

• This Council provides the strategic and operational direction for AEM’s Safety & Product Leadership programs, committees, and initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and prioritize goals and objectives for Safety and Product Leadership issues.
  • Ensure early recognition of emerging Safety and Product Leadership related issues.
  • Determine the strategic direction of AEM's Safety & Product Leadership activities and programs.
  • Assist in the development and resourcing of programs to effectively address Safety & Product Leadership related issues.
• Communicate with the AEM AG and CE Sector Board of Directors on technical matters.
• Annually review AEM’s financial and staff support of standards activities.
• Review and approve recommendations for new services and activities.

Product Focus:

• The SPLC overseas topics that impact all product types and industry sectors. 

Organization:

• The SPLC consists of AEM members who serve as a chair or vice chair of an active Safety & Product Leadership Council or serves as an officer in an international standards technical committee.
• AEM Staff may appoint additional  members as required by the SPLC. (e.g. product category representation, industry projects, or specific standards work).
• Only full-time employees of AEM member companies can serve on the SPLC.
• Only members serving on the S&PL Council may vote on committee business.

Meetings:

• The Safety and Product Leadership Council Meets four times per year.
• Additional meetings may be held to focus on specific sector related prioritization.
• The chair may also convene a conference call as needed in preparation for the in-person meetings or to address specific issues.