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Constitution 

 

Cadillac National Service Managers Council

 

ARTICLE I. -ORGANIZATION NAME

   

The official name of the organization is:

 

CADILLAC NATIONAL SERVICE MANAGERS’ COUNCIL

 

ARTICLE II. - MISSION STATEMENT

      The mission of the Cadillac National Service Managers’ Council is Complete Customer Satisfaction. Council will join with Cadillac and General Motors management in an effort to better the systems and processes of product reporting, training, component evaluation and dealership development. The end result of this effort being a higher standard of quality in Fixed Operations. Council shall communicate with General Motors Advisory Boards on every issue affecting the conduct of our business and shall be sensitive to all shortcomings in order to help make them known to the people who can significantly affect them. Council's goal shall be to assist in having the right product to sell, the systems to merchandise it and the efficiency to service it.

 

ARTICLE III. - MEMBERSHIP

      Members are selected to represent large segments of Cadillac owners throughout the Nation. Members should be representative of the highest caliber of Cadillac dealers, as this Council is influential in determining the future of Cadillac service. Members will be required to participate year-round in activities such as information gathering and communications with fellow Council members.

If you are interested in being considered for membership in the Cadillac National Service Managers’ Council, visit the Membership Application Page for more details.

 

ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS

      The officers of this organization and their duties are as follows:

 PRESIDENT

      The President or his designee is recognized as the official spokesman for the Council and will communicate with various representatives of General Motors and other related organizations as necessary. Any statements attributed to the Council should be made through the President. The President will establish the agenda, coordinate and conduct the annual meeting. Additional duties include attending meetings with Cadillac and General Motors, making regular contact with Committee Chairmen, communicating Council business to the membership and keep financial records of the Council. Further responsibilities include locating and organizing facilities for the annual meeting at a location within the Council's budget, schedule meals, breaks, after hour’s activities and activities for spouses.

 

 VICE PRESIDENT

      The Vice President is to assist the President in whatever means necessary throughout the year. Should the President be unable to fulfill his duties, the Vice-President will assume the duties of President. The Vice President will assume the President's role in the year following his election as Vice President.

TREASURER

     The Treasurer is responsible for all financial transactions of the council, including but not limited to, maintaining accounting records, collection of dues, deposits and disbursements and providing membership with yearly financial reporting.  The Treasurer will serve a 3 year term, and must have been a past president. Further responsibilities include, securing checks from attending vendors, prior to the meeting and the collection of dues no later than October.

RECORDER

      The Recorder is responsible for compiling the various minutes, notes and presentations from the annual meeting and distribute them to all members in good standing in a timely manner. Other duties include distributing the membership roll and Cadillac organizational charts, all phone listings and maintaining the CNSMC web site in a timely manor. If deemed necessary the Recorder may recruit a member to assist in this process.

 

 COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN   

    Council members will be recruited to serve as Chairman of the various committees that have been established to concentrate on the different areas of business relating to fixed operations. Committee Chairman are to develop sub-committees to research issues and report on them in a specified time frame. Committee Chairman are to work closely with their Corporate "Champion" to establish the need for change in a certain process or product. Committee Chairman is to keep the President appraised as to the status of their respective committees. All Chairman will serve a 1 year term, and will be eligible for the Vice President position.

 

 VICE CHAIRMAN

      The Vice Chairman is to assist the Chairman in whatever means necessary throughout the year. Should the Chairman be unable to fulfill his duties, the Vice Chairman will assume the duties of Chairman. The Vice Chairman will assume the Chairman's role in the year following his election as Vice Chairman

 

ARTICLE V. NEW MEMBERS

      New member candidates must be nominated by current Council members via submission of a completed ballot and application to the membership committee Chairman. Candidates will be reviewed by the committee and will be judged on the following criteria: dealership reputation, planning potential and geographical location. Customer Satisfaction (SSS) and Purchase/Delivery scores (PDS) will be considered as well as the candidate's years of experience with Cadillac and their current dealer. The appropriate Cadillac management will also be consulted as a reference. The service council will further consist of one Parts Manager from each region of the country. After reviewing the application, the Membership Committee will vote and a majority shall carry the vote. If a tie exists the current Council President will be asked to vote as the tie-breaker. Due to time constraints applications may not be accepted less than 60 days prior to the annual meeting.

 

ARTICLE VI. AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

      This constitution may be amended at any regular meeting of the membership body by a majority vote of those present after being presented to the membership. By-Laws and other outstanding rules may be adopted or repealed at any regular meeting by a majority vote of those present. All amendments, as approved, must be dated and entered into the record and updated yearly by the Council President.

 

 

Elected officers 2007-2008

President George Hawes

Vice President Kevin Moon

Treasurer Stu Edwards

Recorder Timothy Hilsey

 

First reading of Constitution accepted by Council as of 03/29/2007

Second reading of Constitution accepted by Council as of 03/29/2007

 

 


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