Probably refers to class management.

Is the class run by volunteers... Or does the class hire a professional to run it. Seems like the Laser class (in the US) is professionally managed (if I understand the shitkicking contest on Sailing anarchy)

The Tornado Class toyed with this idea... Hire someone to promote and manage the class for the purpose of increasing its professional opportunities, running championships,collecting the dues and promoting the class, etc etc. At least Mitch Booth et al were big supporters of this notion at the time.