19 February 2025 | Tennis West

The Tennis West Constitution (Constitution) was last amended in July 2021, primarily for the purposes of permitting online voting. It has not had a comprehensive review since at least 2018. As part of its recent governance review, the Department of Local Government, Sport, and Cultural Industries (Department) has recommended a review of the Constitution, particularly for Tennis West to achieve the highest rating across all Principles in in the Sport Australia Sports Governance Standards.

Proposed areas of constitution review are outlined in the Constitution Briefing Paper which can be downloaded and read. The current Tennis West Constitution can be found here or on our website for reference.

Feedback from the members

It is imperative that Tennis West’s members have the opportunity to review the Constitution and provide feedback about the direction of this foundational document of the organisation. There will be the opportunity for written submissions and attendance at both online and in-person forums for discussion about the Constitution, in the first quarter of 2025.

Once the member feedback is considered, it is proposed that the Board will call a Special General Meeting in June 2025, to table proposed constitution changes for approval. Changes to the Constitution require a Special Resolution (i.e. a three quarters majority).

There is now the opportunity for written submissions (survey closes 31st March). Click here to complete survey.

Members are also invited to attend either  online and in-person forums for discussion about the Constitution (as a section within the Strategic Plan forums):

• In-person – Sunday 23rd February 2:00-5:00pm | State Tennis Centre
• Online – Tuesday 25th February 6:30-8:30pm
• Online – Friday 28th February 12:30-2:30pm
• There are also a number of regional sessions designed for feedback on both Strategic Plan and Constitution

Please click on the RSVP link: https://bit.ly/4gwieDv and choose the relevant in-person or online session you wish to attend.