CHAPTER I

Rotary Code of Policies 383
January 2013
58.040.6. Appointment of Assembly Moderator
The International Assembly moderator in any year shall be appointed by the presidentnominee
who will be in charge of that year’s International Assembly. (May 2000 Mtg.,
Bd. Dec. 412)
Source: October 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 104; Amended by May 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 412
58.040.7. Selection Criteria of Assembly Leadership Roles
Several leadership roles are selected annually by the president-elect. The qualifications are
detailed in the Manual for the International Assembly for the following:
International Assembly Moderator
International Assembly Assistant Moderator
Chief Sergeant-at-Arms
Sergeant-at-arms and Spouses
First Aid Officer
Training Leaders, in consultation with the president and moderator
Seminar Trainers, in consultation with the moderator
(January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201)
Source: January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201
58.040.8. Spouse Discussion Session Leaders
Prior to conducting spouse discussion sessions, spouses who will lead such sessions
should receive appropriate orientation in facilitating the sessions. (June 1998 Mtg., Bd.
Dec. 348)
Source: June 1996 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 306(4)
58.040.9. Role of the General Secretary
In fulfilling responsibilities for the International Assembly, the general secretary is
responsible for all logistical, programmatic and administrative duties related to the
International Assembly, Leaders’ Seminar and approved adjunct meetings.
Responsibilities are detailed in the Manual for the International Assembly. (January
2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201)
Source: February 2006 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 171; January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201
58.040.10. Children at Assembly
The attendance of children at the International Assembly is strongly discouraged. Under
special circumstances, when the presence of children could be justified, a request for
permission may be made in writing, well in advance of the International Assembly, to the
president-elect. Such permission may be granted at the sole discretion of the presidentelect.
(February 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 189)
Source: November 1990 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 105; Amended by May 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 412; February 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 189
58.040.11. Regional Magazine Editors
Rotary International regional magazine editors are recognized as official participants of
the International Assembly, at no cost to RI, with rights to be observers at plenary