CHAPTER I

Rotary Code of Policies 10
January 2013
In so far as the provisions of the law of the State/Province/Country of ____________,
under which this corporation is incorporated, shall permit, this corporation shall operate
in a manner consistent with the constitution and bylaws of Rotary International.
This corporation shall have the authority to adopt such bylaws as may be consistent with
the purposes enumerated herein and consistent with the law of the
State/Province/Country of __________, under which this corporation is incorporated.
(June 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 236)
Source: July 1940 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 36; Amended by May 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 325; June 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 236
2.050.2. Harmony of Club Corporate Bylaws
In order that the new corporation shall be brought into harmony with RI, it shall adopt as
its corporate bylaws all relevant provisions of the Standard Rotary Club Constitution and
Recommended Rotary Club Bylaws provided by RI for its member clubs. The articles of
incorporation must contain such additional statements and declarations as may be
required by the laws where the corporation is incorporated. These provisions may be
modified in any way not inconsistent with the expressed purpose of the incorporated club
to be in all respects a member club of RI. If any existing club be incorporated pursuant to
these conditions, it shall be recognized as a mere continuance of the former club without
any change in its relationship to RI. (November 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 59)
Source: July 1940 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 36; Amended by November 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 59
2.050.3. General Secretary Authority Regarding Club Incorporations
The general secretary shall review all proposed incorporation documents on behalf of the
Board for compliance with the policies of RI. In the event of unusual circumstances
requiring further statements of policy, the general secretary shall refer any such
application to the Executive Committee. (November 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 59)
Source: July 1940 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 36; Amended by November 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 59
2.060. Incorporation of Club Activity
Where a club proposes to engage in an unusual activity which is likely to involve liability on the
part of the club, such activity should be separately incorporated from the club itself. (November
2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 59)
Source: July 1940 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 36. Amended by Jan 1958 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 114; November 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 59
2.070. Club Compliance With National Law
Every club is expected to comply with the laws of the country in which it exists and functions.
In order to comply with the laws of such country, clubs may take action as may be necessary to
meet specific legal requirements, provided that
1. the action taken and any arrangements made relating to the organization and functioning of
the clubs within the country do not contravene the constitutional documents as they relate to the
practical administration and functioning of the clubs