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. (RCP 19.030.1.) The district must select the nominee for governor not more than 30 months, but not less than 24 months, prior to the day of taking office. (RIB 13.010.)
Any Rotarian who engages in campaigning or canvassing for elective office in RI may be subject to disqualification from election to the office sought and possibly to future RI offices for such periods as the RI Board may determine. (See chapter 3.) (RIB 10.050.1.)

Districts are urged to seek out and nominate for the office of governor the best qualified person through procedures not influenced by a system whereby the nomination is, by tradition, rotated among various groups of clubs or geographic areas.

Rejection of Nomination by Board

The RI bylaws provide that the nomination of any nominee for governor who does not meet the prescribed qualifications and requirements shall be rejected and shall not be presented by the general secretary to the convention for election. (RIB 13.070.1.)

Selection of Governor-nominee through Ballot-by-Mail Procedure

The RI Board encourages all districts to use the nominating committee system with a ballot-by-mail in the event of challenges. (RCP 17.030.) All votes for governor by a single club (when entitled to more than one vote, based on membership) must be cast unanimously for the same candidate failing which the votes from such club shall be deemed to be spoiled votes. (RIB 13.020.12.)

In the event of a challenge, information to be included in the biographical data to accompany ballots-by-mail is limited to the following:

1. Name of candidate, name and location of club, number of years a Rotarian, classification, name of firm or former firm, position in firm or former firm, meetings attended in last five years, current position(s) and/or assignment(s) in Rotary (elective or appointed), former position(s) and/or assignment(s) (elective or appointed)
2. Special Rotary services and/or particular Rotary activities in which a candidate has been engaged, i.e., what the candidate has done to advance Rotary
3. Most significant honors or achievements in business and professional activities
4. Most significant honors or achievements in civic and public service activities (RCP 19.030.2.)