Mecklenburg North Carolina Stockholder Proposal of Ford Motor Company Proposing Corporate Disclosure of Political Contributions Description: The Mecklenburg North Carolina Stockholder Proposal of Ford Motor Company advocates for enhanced corporate transparency by demanding the disclosure of political contributions made by the company. This proposal urges Ford Motor Company to provide comprehensive information regarding its financial support to political candidates, parties, and organizations. In an effort to promote accountability and ensure a more transparent political system, the Mecklenburg North Carolina Stockholder Proposal demands that Ford Motor Company disclose all political contributions made with corporate funds, including those made directly and indirectly through third-party entities such as trade associations, nonprofit organizations, and political action committees (PACs). The proposal also emphasizes the importance of disclosing any expenditures related to lobbying activities. Keywords: — Mecklenburg NortCarolinain— - Stockholder Proposal — Ford MoCompanympan— - Corporate Disclosure — Political Contribution— - Transparency — Financial Support - Political Candidates — PoliticaPartiesie— - Political Organizations — Corporate Fund— - Third-Party Entities — Trade Association— - Nonprofit Organizations — Political Action Committee— - PACs - Lobbying Activities Different Types of Mecklenburg North Carolina Stockholder Proposal of Ford Motor Company Proposing Corporate Disclosure of Political Contributions: 1. Standard Disclosure Proposal: This type of stockholder proposal calls for Ford Motor Company to disclose all direct political contributions made using corporate funds during a specified period, including the amounts donated and the recipients of the funds. 2. Comprehensive Disclosure Proposal: The comprehensive disclosure proposal goes beyond direct contributions and seeks to reveal all indirect political contributions made by Ford Motor Company through third-party entities. This includes trade associations, nonprofit organizations, and political action committees (PACs). 3. Lobbying Expenditure Disclosure Proposal: This specific proposal focuses solely on the disclosure of any expenditures related to lobbying activities. It requires Ford Motor Company to disclose all financial contributions made to lobbying efforts, as well as any indirect support given through industry associations or other groups involved in lobbying activities.