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Rotary Code of Policies 399
January 2013
While serving in the capacity as a sergeant-at-arms, covered expenses should be the same
as the representatives to the Council. (June 2008 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 227)
Source: June 2001 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 405; Amended by February 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 221; November 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 99
59.080. Support Staff
In order to assure the effective functioning of the Council on Legislation, the general secretary
should be afforded discretion in determining the number of staff to be present at the Council and
in requisitioning adequate support equipment to be available for the use of staff at the Council.
(February 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec, 206
Source: February 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 206
59.090. Responsibilities of the General Secretary
The general secretary shall oversee various responsibilities as detailed in the Manual for the
Council on Legislation. (January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 159)
Source: February 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 221; Amended by January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 159
31.040.2. Examining Proposed Legislation
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59.100. Post-Council Activities
59.100.1. Club Review of Council Action
As part of the legislative process of RI, clubs are free to contact other clubs to discuss the
action of the Council on items of proposed legislation. (June 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348)
Source: May-June 1976 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 238
59.100.2. Post-Council Distribution of Documents
The revised English Constitutional Documents should be mailed to all districts within
two months of the adjournment of the Council. (November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201)
Source: November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201
49.040. Manual of Procedure
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