Board of Directors and Committees

Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA)

OARA Committees

We presently have the following active Committees working on behalf of all Members:

• Certification – To oversee the certification programs CAREC and Gold Seal.
• Data Collection – To ensure OARA Member data is protected and managed for the benefit of OARA and its Members.
• Government Affairs – To research and coordinate the government affairs activities, both proactive and reactive, for the industry.
• Health & Safety Committee – To investigate and research developments relating to health and safety issues that OARA Members are faced with.
• Meetings Committee – To assist in the development and planning of all OARA Member Meetings.
• Membership – To review and provide recommendations on: membership applications for new members; membership application criteria and process; membership discipline; and membership dues.
• Member Benefits – To collect data and to find suppliers and costs on products and services for Direct Members.
• Parts Procurement – To provide input in to the various parts procurement programs emerging in the industry and to lead OARA Member efforts in good quality Green Recycled Parts available to more estimates.
• Transportation – To address industry wide issues relating to shipping and transportation of parts and vehicles by OARA Members.
• Budget and Audit (standing) – To assist in the development of annual budgets, review expenses against budget, prepare & execute an audit of OARA’s financial activities, and review OARA’s accounting and bookkeeping policies and procedures.
• Nominations (standing) – To ensure a slate of qualified Board Members are available to run for elections and to develop future association leaders