ATCM COUNCIL & ITS AFFILIATED COMMITTEES

ABOUT ATCM COUNCIL 

The Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture UK (ATCM) is governed by a Council and a network of affiliated committees that collectively oversee the strategic, professional, and operational affairs of the Association. This governance framework is rooted in ATCM’s Constitution and reflects our commitment to transparency, accountability, and the preservation of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s cultural and ethical foundations.

The Council is responsible for managing the routine affairs of ATCM and serves as the Association’s principal decision-making body. Council members are nominated in accordance with Article 17.3.2 of the Constitution and are eligible for approval at the Annual General Meeting. Each member typically serves a three-year term.

The Council meets quarterly and comprises nine to eleven members:

• Seven to nine members are appointed and approved from among the Association’s membership.
• Two lay members are appointed by the Council within six months of its formation. Lay members do not serve as company directors of the Association.

This structure ensures balanced representation, professional leadership, and the inclusion of external perspectives in ATCM’s governance.

COUNCIL’S AFFILIATED COMMITTEES

To support Council’s work, the Council is assisted by six standing committees, including the Academic Committee; the Education Committee; the Journal Editorial Committee; the Professional Conduct Committee; the Public Relations Committee; and the Research Committee. Each with delegated authority in its respective domain: