Stage 2 - Applications for the District Governor Nominee Designate Position received by the Nominating Committee

Occupying the role of a Rotary District Governor is a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to give service to our organisation, Rotary International.  While it does take time it also provides opportunities to learn from the wider Rotary family, to extend your leadership skills, and to enjoy friendship with others undertaking similar opportunities across the globe.

The journey to becoming District Governor starts with appointment by the District, on the advice of the District Governor Nominating committee, of a District Governor Nominee Designate (DGND), usually in March of each year. The DGND immediately becomes an informal member of the "G-Train" which consists of the Immediate Past District Governor (IPDG), the District Governor (DG), the District Governor-Elect (DGE), the District Governor Nominee (DGN). On July 1 of that year they formally take the office of DGN and join the District Board as a full member. 

To nominate for consideration as a future DG, the Rotary International process requires that you check that you meet the required qualifications, complete the Nomination Form and District Election Guidelines form, and have it signed by your club Secretary. In District 9620 we also require that you forward a succinct written statement regarding your application and include a CV.  It is also important to note that, in District 9620 this appointment means you will be both a Rotary District Governor and the Chair of our Company during your year as District Governor, and while a member of the District Board you will be a company director.  So in addition to meeting the RI qualifications, you will need to be qualified to be a member of the board of a company limited by guarantee and either have or obtain a Director ID issued by the Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS).

The chair of the nominating Committee shall call for nominations by email communication with club secretaries no later than the end of December, but clubs can suggest candidates at any time by submitting the DG Nominee form to the IPDG, who will hold all suggestions in confidence for the committee chair until the chair is appointed.

The nomination period remains open till the last day of  February at 5pm.

The DG Selection Process is governed by RI Bylaws articles 12 and 13 and the Rotary Code of Policies sections 17.030.3, 17.040, 19.030 and 26.070.

RI By-laws 16.010, 16.020 and 16.030 state the qualifications of the Governor-nominee, the qualifications of the Governor and the duties of the District Governor:

16.010. Qualifications of a Governor-nominee.

Unless excused by the board (of Rotary International), the person selected as a governor-nominee shall at the time of selection:

1. be a member in good standing of a functioning club in the district;
2. have served as club president for a full term or as charter president for at least six months;
3. demonstrate willingness, commitment, and ability to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of a Governor in section 16.030;
4. demonstrate knowledge of the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of governor as prescribed in the bylaws; and
5. submit to RI a statement that the Rotarian understands those qualifications, duties, and responsibilities, is qualified for the office of governor, and is willing and able to assume and faithfully perform those duties and responsibilities.

16.020. Qualifications of a Governor.

Unless excused by the board (of Rotary International), a governor, when taking office, must have attended the international assembly for its full duration, have been a Rotarian for at least seven years, and continue to possess the qualifications in section 16.010.

16.030. Duties of a Governor.

The governor is the officer of RI in the district, functioning under the general control and supervision of the board. The governor shall inspire and motivate the clubs in the district. The governor shall ensure continuity within the district by working with past, current, and incoming district leaders. The governor is responsible for:

(a) organising new clubs;
(b) strengthening existing clubs;
(c) promoting membership growth;
(d) working with district and club leaders to encourage participation in a district leadership plan as developed by the board;
(e) furthering the Object of Rotary by providing leadership and supervision of the clubs in the district;
(f) supporting TRF;
(g) promoting cordial relations among the clubs and Rotaract clubs and between the clubs, Rotaract clubs, and RI;
(h) planning for and presiding at the district conference and assisting the governor-elect in planning and preparing the PETS and the district training assembly;
(i) conducting an official visit to each club, individually or in multi-club meetings, that maximizes the governor’s presence to:

1. focus attention on important Rotary issues;
2. provide special attention to weak and struggling clubs;
3. motivate Rotarians to participate in service activities;
4. ensure that the club constitution and bylaws comply with the constitutional documents, especially following councils on legislation; and
5. personally recognise the outstanding contributions of Rotarians in the district;