Aims
The Association of Meter Operators is the trade association representing it members. The Consultant is employed to assist with achieving the aims. The Association has two main aims:

• to provides a forum to exchange information and discuss technical, operational or regulatory matters relevant to Members. There are regular meetings of Members and occasional seminars for specific subjects. A regular bulletin is published which reports industry meetings and publications relevant to Members.
• the Association represents Members interests in a number of industry fora. This is achieved by direct representation at meetings, input by papers and working in conjunction with related organisations.

Obtaining a Meter Operator
Provision of metering services is a competitive activity provided by electricity Meter Operators and gas Meter Asset Managers. Details of Members and their services can be found on Members pages.

History
Competition in metering was introduced in the electricity market in 1994. Until that time metering work had been performed by regional or national monopolies. As independent Meter Operators entered the market the original metering businesses were separated from their corporate companies. New complex trading arrangements were introduced to the electricity and gas markets to enable competition in energy supply to develop. The interests of Meter Operators were found to be different to those of other parties to the trading arrangements. So metering companies formed their own Trade Association to represent them in this evolving market. In 1998 competition in Metering was introduced for all electricity customers. Since the creation of the AMO in 1996 it has evolved to encompasses all aspects of electricity and gas metering.

Membership
The AMO is an unincorporated association. The Constitution is available by clicking here.

There are two classes of Membership:

• Full Membership carries all rights. The Membership fees for this class are at two different levels based on the number of meters that the Member manages.
• Affiliate Membership does not carry voting rights. This category of Membership is for those Members responsible for a very small number of meters, or who are seeking approval as a Meter Operator or Meter Asset Manager.
  If you are considering membership then please contact the Consultant

Governance
The AMO hold an Annual General Meeting in March and a General Meeting in September each year. The AGM agrees the business plan and appoints a committee which normally meets four times a year (and when necessary) to determine the Association policy. General Meetings discuss major policy issues and specific proposals effecting the metering business. Additional meetings and workshops are held to discuss specific issues. The Consultant can seek the views of Members on issues throughout the year. Gemserv Ltd are contracted to provide Secretarial, legal and financial services.

Business Plan
The Business Plan for the year 1st April 2008 to 31st March 2009 is available by clicking here. This version excludes the confidential financial section.