CHAPTER I

Rotary Code of Policies 120
January 2013
l) recognize the representative of the RI president’s experience and involve the
representative in group discussion sessions and other sessions accordingly
m) provide a special orientation event for new Rotarians
n) include a district leadership seminar for interested Rotarians who have served as club
president, or have served for three or more years in a leadership role in the club, for one
full day immediately prior to or after the district conference (February 2003 Mtg., Bd.
Dec. 275)
Source: November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 203; Amended by February 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 275. See also March 1992 Mtg., Bd. Dec.
215, June 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 295; June 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 298; November 2001 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 55
22.020.3. Role and Responsibilities of the Governor
To achieve a successful district conference the governor will
a) be responsible for the planning, organizing and conducting of the conference
b) develop a comprehensive and well-balanced program within the Board-recommended
guidelines
c) ensure that hospitality and courtesy appropriate to the RI president is given to the
representative of the RI president and his/her spouse
d) ensure maximum representation from every club in the district by involving them in
conference programs and activities
e) encourage the involvement of the local community by conducting a well-planned
public relations effort - that includes media relations - before, during and after the
conference
f) invite representatives of the local community to participate in the program as
appropriate
g) make a special effort to have the entire membership of all newly organized clubs
attend the conference
h) appoint an aide to the president’s representative. (February 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec.
275)
Source: November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 203; Amended by February 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 275. See also March 1992 Mtg., Bd. Dec.
215; June 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 295; June 1999 Mtg. Bd. Dec. 298
22.020.4. Compliance with Minimum Standards
Each year directors should receive copies of district conference reports for districts in the
appropriate zone(s) and a summary report by zone indicating any districts that have been
rated on the “Report of the President’s Representative to the President of Rotary
International” as “fair” or “weak” for three consecutive years. The director, after
consultation with the general secretary, will develop a strategy to provide appropriate
mentoring for incoming governors of designated districts for a period of two years. The
director should initiate contact with the governors-elect of these districts as appropriate.
(November 2001 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 55)
Source: November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 205; Amended by November 2001 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 55