Articles and Rules

Founded in 1998 as an ad hoc voluntary association, Tennis Industry Association UK Limited was registered at Companies House as a Company Limited by Guarantee and Not Having A Share Capital on 28 January, 2005, (company registered in England No 05345983).

In June 2010 the AGM adopted a voluntary Code of Practice to which all members are expected to subscribe. A copy can be downloaded from this page.

On 2 December 2012 the membership unanimously adopted a new structure to provide a more streamlined management ahead of an expansion of staff to meet the anticipated increased workload over the coming years.

In addition, it came to light that that the existing Articles of Association and Memorandum of Association were out-dated and were amended to fully comply with the more recent Companies Act of 2006.

Among the changes adopted were:

• The establishment of a Council, elected at the AGM each year, to oversee future strategy and financial budgets, the annual accounts and to report to the annual general meeting and to oversee the Board of Directors.
• The reduction of elected Officers to three, namely the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Company Secretary, who each serve on both the Council and the new Executive Board.
• The appointment of three Councillors to serve as Directors on the Executive Board.

The Executive Board of Directors (or Board of Directors) is now responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of the association and its staff.

The President presides over the Council and the AGM, while the Chairman presides over the Board of Directors.

The Council meets a minimum of two times a year, while the Board of Directors meets every two months.