CHAPTER I

Rotary Code of Policies 181
January 2013
such meetings. Where such spouses do not attend such sessions, the general secretary is
requested to treat the travel expenses of such spouses as personal expenses. (June 2005 Mtg.,
Bd. Dec. 337)
Source: August 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 52; Amended by June 2005 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 337
Cross References
57.130. Role of Paid Official Participants and Spouses at the International Convention
59.030.1. Board of Directors Role at Council on Legislation
61.030.5. Role of the RI Board at Regional Conferences
28.060. Relationship Between Directors and Governors
Directors represent all clubs in the administration of Rotary. Governors are under the general
supervision of only the Board. However, because of the director's place of residence and
familiarity with the zone, a special relationship exists between the director and the governors of
districts in the zone from which the director has been nominated or the zone that alternates with
it. Consistent with the basic roles of RI officers, the special relationship between Directors and
governors can enhance the program of Rotary. Individual Directors should advise the Board in
matters coming to the Board for which familiarity with the associated locale, its customs,
practices and individuals would be helpful. Directors and governors should exchange
information on district activities and Board action. Governors should consult informally with
appropriate Directors about such matters as interpretation of Board action, serious district or
inter-district problems or possible future formal communication to the Board. (June 1998 Mtg.,
Bd. Dec. 348)
Source: February 1981 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 267
28.070. Relationship Between Directors and Trustees of The Rotary Foundation
28.070.1. Future RI General Officers Serving as Trustees
It is not appropriate for a general officer of Rotary International to serve at the same time
as a Trustee of The Rotary Foundation and, therefore, the Board requests Trustees who
have been elected as RI president or RI director to resign from the TRF Board of Trustees
before beginning their term as an RI officer. (September 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 39)
Source: November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 136; Amended by September 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 39
28.070.2. Liaisons at Board and Trustees Meetings
The RI president may appoint a liaison director to Foundation Trustees’ meetings, such
liaison to participate either in person or by video-conference as determined by the trustee
chairman. The Board shall invite a liaison trustee, if appointed by the trustee chairman to
attend Board meetings either in person or by video-conference as determined by the RI
president. (June 2009 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 236)
Source: June 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 295; June 2009 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 236; Affirmed by November 2005 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 36