CHAPTER I

Rotary Code of Policies 92
January 2013
17.060.3. Club and District Activities Expenses
In addition to the official activities of RI within the district, there may be special club or
district activities or functions which require or encourage the participation or attendance
of the governor. The expenses associated with these additional activities are expenses
incurred by the governor, club or district itself.
All expenses for special Rotary club or district activities or functions are the
responsibility of the clubs or districts involved. (November 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 59)
Source: January-February 1989 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 248; Amended by November 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 59
17.060.4. Governor’s Oversight of Club Finances
Governors should emphasize the businesslike handling of club funds during their official
visits. The businesslike handling of club funds calls for a counter signature on
disbursement checks and an annual financial review. (January 2008 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 142)
Source: June 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 268; Amended by January 2008 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 142
68.030. Governors’ Expenses
Cross References
17.070. District Publicity
17.070.1 District Publications
Rotary district publications exist to advance the object of Rotary in all its aspects. Rotary
district publication shall meet the following criteria:
1) The publication serves one district
2) All aspects of the publication must be under the direct supervision of the governor
3) The governor, together with any Rotarian appointed to act as editor, shall be
responsible for the editorial content of the district publication and it shall be in harmony
with RI policy
4) In addition to news of a local or district nature, the publication shall carry information
about RI and shall present such information and specific text as the president may request
(June 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348)
Source: June 1977 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 60
17.070.2. District Promotion of Rotary Activities
Districts are encouraged to allocate an appropriate portion of the district’s budget
annually for the purpose of increasing public awareness of club and district Rotary
activities within the district. Districts should consider engaging local public relations
consultants, at no cost to RI, to assist clubs within the district in developing and