Leadership & Association Governance
Responsible governance depends on clear roles, accountable decision-making, proper documentation, and communication with members. A Finnish registered association operates within the Associations Act and its own approved rules.
Functions within the association
These are functional role descriptions, not a list of appointed individuals. Named officeholders will be published only once confirmed from the association's records.
Chairperson
Leads the board and supports effective coordination of governance responsibilities.
Vice-chairperson
Supports the chairperson and assists with leadership in accordance with the rules.
Secretary
Supports meeting administration, documentation, and organisational records.
Treasurer
Supports responsible financial administration, recordkeeping, and reporting.
Board members
Contribute to collective decision-making and oversight of approved objectives.
Membership coordination
May support enquiries, member communication, and administrative processes.
Activities coordination
May assist with organising and communicating approved activities.
Communications coordination
May support website content, announcements, and public enquiries.
Governance principles
Accountability
The board answers to the members through the general meeting.
Responsible decisions
Decisions are made in properly convened meetings and recorded in minutes.
Financial oversight
Accounts are kept accurately and reviewed by an auditor or operations inspector.
Conflicts of interest
Anyone with a personal interest in a matter steps aside from deciding it.
Member communication
Members receive timely notice of meetings and key decisions.
Ethical conduct
Officeholders act honestly and in the association's interest.
Karis Tennisklubb rf / Karjaan Tenniskerho ry