VOTING RIGHTS
Except as provided herein, all members shall be entitled to one vote per member at all meetings of the members. Members that are corporations or partnerships may vote through a duly authorized proxy. No members whose dues are determined to be in arrears shall be entitled to vote at meetings of the Council.
AFFILIATED MEMBER
Is a non voting member but is entitled to all other rights and privileges.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the Council shall consist of applicants for the incorporation of the Council and other such individuals, corporations, partnerships and other legal entities as are admitted, as members by the Board. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the term Member as used in this by-law shall refer to any member of the council.
CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP
There are 6 classes of membership in the Council as set forth and defined as follows:
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A company engaged in the business of importing into Canada vehicles or components as defined within: the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, the On-Road Motor Vehicle Emissions Regulations, the Marine Spark Ignition Engine, Vessel & Off Road Recreation Vehicle Emissions Regulations or those of a class or type as designated by the Board.
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| VEHICLE MANUFACTURER: |
Companies recognized in the industry as engaged in the design and manufacture or assembly of vehicles.
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| COMPONENT MANUFACTURER: | Companies manufacturing vehicle components, parts and accessories. |
| DISTRIBUTOR / DEALER : |
Companies engaged primarily in the businessof purchasing vehicles for resale in the marketplace.
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| ASSOCIATE: |
Companies associated with the Industry and/or supplying equipment and/ or services to the industry such as test equipment suppliers, test facilities, consultants.
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| AFFILIATE: |
Any non-profit association or related industry organisation that has a common interest with the Council, or industry related government agency.
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