After 120 days of voting, SEMA members approved a motion to amend the association bylaws to authorize, among other changes, a smaller board of directors.
The vote concluded Jan. 11, and SEMA said the motion passed with 94% approval.
The affirmative vote will reduce the number of board seats from 22 to 10, with flexibility to allow future addition of two seats at the board’s discretion one each in Manufacturer and Distributor/Retailer categories. The Board will continue to be led by four officer seats, for a total of 14 board members.
The motion also created a new board seat for “Services” a member segment currently blended into the Distributor/Retailer category.
Additionally, board terms have been changed from three, two-year terms to two, three-year terms.
“These changes will enable the board to be more effective and encourage more participation by member companies,” said Scooter Brothers, board chairman. “The significant turnout indicates that SEMA-member companies are thoughtful and active participants in the industry and association activities, and for that we are exceedingly grateful.”