District Governor-nominee

 

19.30.  Governor-nominee Selection

19.30.1.Selection of Governor-nominee
 
The selection by the clubs in a district of a governor-nominee should be conducted in a dignified, responsible manner in harmony with the principles of Rotary. Districts should seek out and nominate for the office of district governor the best qualified person.
 
District nominating committees are encouraged to interview all candidates for governor, whether they are suggested by clubs or by the nominating committee. Each interview of governor-nominee candidates should satisfy the following minimum needs:
 

  1. verify that each candidate meets the formal requirements for nomination, in accordance with RI Bylaws sections 15.070. and 15.080

  1. clarify the specific duties of a governor, including the knowledge, experience, time, and fiscal resources required to fulfill them

  1. allow an overall summary of each candidate’s qualifications and suitability

  1. enable each candidate to share their vision and goals.  (January 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 118)

 
Source:  May-June 1965 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 256; January 1970 Mtg., Bd. Dec. E-24; November 2001 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 56; Amended by
November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 107; January 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 118. Affirmed by May 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 410
 

19.020. Responsibilities of the Governor-nominee

As an incoming officer of RI, the governor-nominee should
  1. to prepare for the of role of governor
  2. foster continuity by working with past, current, and incoming district leaders to support effective clubs
  3. begin analyzing the district’s strengths and weaknesses, including Rotary’s public image, membership, The Rotary Foundation, district events, and RI programs, with background material provided by the immediate past governor, governor, and governor-elect, and using RI resources
  4. review the district organization (District Leadership Plan) and club administrative framework (Club Leadership Plan)
  5. attend all district meetings when possible
  6. participate in district committees or other activities, as may be suggested by the district governor or district governor-elect
  7. attend district governor-nominee training if offered, or seek other training if available
  8. attend training in leadership skills
  9. select a site for the district conference held during the year of the governor-nominee’s service
  10. consider which Rotarians he/she will approach to serve on his/her district team
Assignments to the Governor-nominee
 
The governor and governor-elect shall provide the governor-nominee with the opportunity to
  1. request specific responsibilities or assignments in connection with district committees or district organization
  2. attend as an observer any or all district meetings
  3. be part of the organizing committee as an observer
  4. participate in all strategic planning efforts and long term appointments in the district.
(January 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 118)
Source: June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 306; Amended by November 2009 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 85; January 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 118
 

19.020.1.  Governor-nominee Training

Rotary institute conveners may offer governor-nominee training to meet the unique needs of the governors-nominee in their zones and to enhance the continuity of leadership within the districts. Such training is not reimbursed by Rotary and shall not duplicate training for governors-elect.  (January 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 118)
 
Source: February 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 281; Amended by November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 112; January 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 118