NIADA represents more than 15,000 independent auto dealers. NIADA protects and supports the interests of the independent auto dealer on a Federal level. Our state associations lead the fight in their respective states to support and protect our industry. They also support NIADA’s efforts to help educate dealers, lobby for the industry in Washington, D.C. and the states as well.
In addition to the NIADA Board of Directors, there are committees confirmed by the Board to help oversee the various NIADA initiatives.
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Awards Committee:
The Awards Committee shall be charged with advising and assisting the staff with: the administration of the awards programs of NIADA, according to policies established by the Board of Directors; establishing qualifications, nominations processes and selection criteria; and with the development and execution of promotions and presentation of awards.2
BHPH Commission:
The Buy Here, Pay Here (BHPH) Commission shall be charged with establishing NIADA as the preeminent voice for BHPH dealers and industry providers.
The Commission shall advise NIADA on the BHPH regulatory environment, the collection of industry data and analytics, and BHPH educational offerings.
The Commission will make policy recommendations to the Board and provide guidance to the staff.3
Budget & Finance Committee:
The Finance Committee shall be charged with providing: counsel to the CEO regarding the annual budget of each entity; oversight of the Association’s financial statements; recommendations regarding the investment of surplus funds; and a thorough review of the annual audit (or review) for each entity.
The Finance Committee shall be chaired by the NIADA Treasurer and comprised of at least two additional, current NIADA Board members, as well as the Treasurer of the NIADA Foundation.4
Foundation Board:
The NIADA Foundation shall be charged with identifying and promoting value-added opportunities for its members and corporate partners to understand and respond to compelling educational and charitable needs of NIADA members at the local and national levels.
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization responsible for NIADA’s scholarship funds and assisting dealers and their families in need. It is governed by a Board comprised of no less than 10 members, appointed by the NIADA President and confirmed by the NIADA Board.5
Leadership Development Committee:
The Leadership Development Committee shall be charged with interviewing applicants for the NIADA Board of Directors, and providing recommendations to the NIADA Past Presidents.
The Committee shall be chaired by the NIADA Chairman and comprised of at least two other current NIADA Board members as well as an additional three at-large members.
No less than 120 days prior to the annual meeting, the Committee shall notify the association membership of its intention to interview applicants for the Board of Directors.
No less than 70 days prior to the annual meeting, the Committee shall report their recommendations to the Past Presidents.6
NIADA Political Action Committee:
The Political Action Committee (PAC) is charged with providing the opportunity for individuals interested in the future of the independent auto industry to contribute to the support of worthy candidates for Federal office who believe, and have demonstrated their beliefs in, the principles to which the independent auto industry is dedicated. To further these purposes, the Committee is empowered to solicit, directly or indirectly, and accept, voluntary personal contributions and expenditures in connection with the attempt to influence the selection, nomination, or electing of any individual to any Federal office.7
Legislative and Regulatory Committee:
The Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Committee shall be charged with serving as an advisory resource for the NIADA staff and Board, assisting with the monitoring of federal and state legislative activities and regulatory rules affecting all licensed independent dealers, including BHPH, retail, and wholesale.
The Committee shall also provide support for researching, drafting, and promoting legislation to be endorsed or opposed by NIADA; evaluate trends and developments applicable to independent dealers; and recommend to the Board legislative programs to best represent the interest of NIADA members.
NIADA is member-led by hundreds of members directly involved in NIADA boards and committees and hundreds within their states represented by the state executives and state presidents.
