Call for Nominations - 2017-2018 District Governor
Posted by Chuck Fitzgerald on Nov 30, 2014
Nominations for the District 5490 2017-2018 District Governor are due January 21, 2015. The District 5490 Nominating Committee will meet on January 31, 2015 in Phoenix.
Here are the qualifications, as stated in the Rotary Manual of Procedure: At the time of selection, the nominee will be called governor-nominee-designate and will assume the title of governor-nominee on 1 July two years before serving as governor. The governor-nominee must
1) Be a regular member of a club in the district (RIB 15.070.1.)
2) Have full qualifications for membership in the strict application of the club membership provisions, and have a classification whose integrity is without question (RIB 15.070.2.)
3) Have served as president of a club for a full term or be a charter president of a club having served the full term from the date of the charter to 30 June, provided that this period is for at least six months (RIB 15.070.3.)
4) Demonstrate willingness, commitment, and ability, physically and otherwise, to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the office of governor as provided in RI Bylaws section 15.090. (RIB 15.070.4.)
5) Demonstrate knowledge of the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of governor as prescribed in the RI Bylaws, and submit to RI, through its general secretary, a signed statement acknowledging a clear understanding of them. This statement shall also confirm that the Rotarian is qualified for the office of governor and willing and able to assume the duties and responsibilities of the office and to perform them faithfully (RIB 15.070.5.)
2) Have full qualifications for membership in the strict application of the club membership provisions, and have a classification whose integrity is without question (RIB 15.070.2.)
3) Have served as president of a club for a full term or be a charter president of a club having served the full term from the date of the charter to 30 June, provided that this period is for at least six months (RIB 15.070.3.)
4) Demonstrate willingness, commitment, and ability, physically and otherwise, to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the office of governor as provided in RI Bylaws section 15.090. (RIB 15.070.4.)
5) Demonstrate knowledge of the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of governor as prescribed in the RI Bylaws, and submit to RI, through its general secretary, a signed statement acknowledging a clear understanding of them. This statement shall also confirm that the Rotarian is qualified for the office of governor and willing and able to assume the duties and responsibilities of the office and to perform them faithfully (RIB 15.070.5.)
More information on the governor-nominee’s responsibilities and assignments can be found in the Learning Center at learn.rotary.org.
In addition to the qualifications of governor-nominee, a governor, at the time of taking office, must have completed seven years of membership in one or more clubs and have attended the governors-elect training seminar and International Assembly. (RIB 15.080.)
Important information regarding "campaigning or canvassing" is found in the District Election Guidelines.
Here is the DGN Nomination form. Nominations must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, January 21, 2015.
They may be mailed or email to:
Chuck Fitzgerald
PO Box 6325
Peoria, AZ 85385
The District 5490 process for selection of a District Governor Nominee is detailed in the District 5490 Bylaws (Section E) and the District 5490 Policies and Procedures (Section I-B-3). All documents mentioned in this article may be found on the home page of the District 5490 website - www.rotary5490.org