Tennis Ireland Governance Committee Member

Role

The Tennis Ireland Governance Committee plays a vital leadership role in upholding and continuously improving the governance structures of Tennis Ireland. They help ensure that governance processes align with best practice and corporate governance principles, and that Tennis Ireland demonstrates integrity, transparency and accountability to all stakeholders. A key component of the role is to monitor and review Tennis Ireland’s compliance with the Sport Ireland Governance Code for Sport.

The Governance Committee is currently seeking voluntary committee members to join the committee for an initial two-year term, renewable subject to Board review for a further two years.

• Governance Processes: Ensure clear governance processes for the operation of the Sport and the Board are in place including Board Evaluation, Selection, Matters Reserved and Financial Governance including reserve policies.
• Governance Strategy, Risk & Compliance: Actively contribute to governance strategy, risk and compliance, ensuring alignment with Sport Ireland Governance Code for Sport. Monitor governance-related risks. Ensure the board follows best practices and relevant regulations. Liaise with external advisors or auditors as required.
• Governance Framework & Policies: Develop, review, and update governance policies, including Board constitution, Code of conduct, Disciplinary / Complaints policy, Conflict-of-interest policy and Delegation of authority. Ensure alignment with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
• Board Performance & Evaluation: Help organise annual board and committee performance evaluations.
• Board Education & Training: Create onboarding programs for new directors. Provide ongoing governance training and development.
• Regulatory Environment: Maintain awareness of regulatory changes and best practice developments in nonprofit and sports governance.
• General:
  • Provide advice and recommendations on constitutional amendments, risk registers and annual reporting obligations.
  • Guide the adoption of digital governance tools and facilitate transparent documentation and records of board decisions.