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Councils and Committees
The Association has an active volunteer base to guide its decision-making process. AIA has two main standing committees and eight councils to address issues impacting the industry. The two standing committees are the Government Relations Committee and the Information Resources Committee. These two standing committees reflect the high priority AIA members place on these two activities.
Sector Councils meet the special needs and interests of the diverse, yet interconnected, sectors of the aftermarket industry. Representatives from the sector councils participate on AIA's two main standing committees.
AIA also establishes Working Groups or Task Forces when needed. Task Forces are a group of people and resources temporarily brought together for a particular purpose to address a specific issue.
The administration and management of AIA is vested in the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may adopt rules and regulations as to govern the property affairs and membership of the Association as it may deem best and according to AIA By-Laws.
Board decisions are based on the information and recommendations supplied by committees, councils, and divisions. Their work is vital to the success of the association.
Standing Committees
Government Relations Committee: The mandate of the Government Relations Committee is to effectively influence government on industry issues. The Government Relations Committee monitors proposed government legislation/regulations; establishes industry position on policy issues; and lobbies the government on the industry's behalf. Information Resources Committee: The mandate of the Information Resources Committee is to ensure that AIA members have the information and resources necessary to support the on-going prosperity and health of automotive aftermarket companies and the industry overall. The committee will work to provide members with information and resources in various areas, particularly: Information Technology, Market Research, Membership Services, Student Programs, and Training Resources.
Councils
AIA Automotive Service Provider Association (ASPA) Council: The ASPA Council is a standing council of AIA Canada comprised of National, Provincial and Regional Automotive Service Provider Associations. The ASPA Council is dedicated to achieving a fair resolution to the national issue of Right to Repair and other relevant national interests impacting automotive service providers and their customers.
Division Chairs Council: The Division Chairs Council provides a unique opportunity for division chairs to come together to share their division experiences, to exchange ideas, to address areas of common concern, and to advise AIA on a number of membership issues. The council is the Association's primary connection to its grass roots membership.
Jobber & Warehouse Distributors Council: The Jobbers and Warehouse Distributors Council provides a focus for the special interests of wholesalers, WDs and buying groups. The Council explores issues such as training requirements, retailing techniques and industry forecasts.
Paint, Body & Equipment Council: The Paint Body and Equipment (PBE) Council addresses the special interests of suppliers, distributors and wholesalers in the paint, body and related equipment sector. Issues of particular interest to this group include WHMIS, Waste Management, Industry Standards and Market Research.
Retailers Council: The mandate of the Retailers Council is to provide focus for the special interests of mass merchandisers, specialty groups and oil company headquarters. The main issues of interest to this council are human resources and training, industry standards, motor vehicle inspections and compliance with government regulations.
Suppliers Council: The Suppliers Council's mandate is to respond to the interests, needs and concerns of the supplier sector of the aftermarket industry. The Council monitors government issues related to the supplier sector and undertakes activities that promote legislative and regulatory decisions conducive to the business interests of AIA supplier members.
Young Executive Society: YES Canada Council: AIA's Young Executive Society (YES Canada) represents the interests of young executives (45 years of age or younger) in the industry. The mandate of YES Canada is to provide members with a forum to express their views and recommendations on the current industry to ensure its future growth and prosperity. YES will also provide a networking and mentoring environment for young executives in the automotive aftermarket industry to enhance and develop their executive skills so that they may grow into stronger leaders of the industry.
