Committees

Committee Structure
The Governor, in consultation with the immediate past district Governor and the Governor-elect, shall appoint members to district committees.  The Governor shall appoint a minimum of three members to each district committee — at least one to serve one year, one to serve two years, and one to serve three years. Thereafter, each succeeding year the Governor in office shall appoint at least one Rotarian for a period of three years to fill the vacancies.  Each year, the Governor shall appoint one member of each committee to serve as chairperson. 

Committee Qualifications
The minimum recommended qualification for appointment to a district committee is membership, other than honorary, in good standing in a club in the district.  In addition, it is recommended that the chairperson selected have previous experience as a member of the district committee.

Training Requirements
District committee chairpersons shall attend the district team training seminar prior to serving as chairperson.  District committee chairpersons shall attend the district assembly.  Committee members should participate in district training meetings as outlined in Article 23 of the Rotary Code of Policies.

Relation to RI, Rotary Foundation or Presidential Appointees
Although district committees should carry out programs outlined by the Governor, they should also work with relevant RI and Rotary Foundation committees or task forces, as well as Rotarians appointed by the RI President or Trustee Chairman to facilitate action at the district or club levels related to specific RI or Rotary Foundation programs or activities.

Reporting Requirements
District committees shall report to the Governor on the status of their activities on a regular basis.  District committees shall report successful activities to RI for possible publication in RI publications and on the RI web page.