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.

membership

• 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.