In accordance with the 2022 Bylaws of Rotary International Articles 12 and 13 (pp 32-37) and the 2023 Rotary Code of Policies: Sections 17.030.3, 17.040, 19.030, 26.070 District 9780 Rotary Clubs are invited to submit suggested candidates for District Governor 2027-2028.
Please be aware that changes to the role of the District Governor are being piloted as part of the Zone 8 Regionalisation Pilot.
The pilot is scheduled to conclude in June 2026, following which there will be a review of the pilot outcomes, and further decisions will be made concerning the future role of the District Governor.
Any applicants for the role of District Governor in 2027-28 are advised that the responsibilities at that time will be different to the current District Governor role as defined by Rotary International in the RI Bylaws Article 16.030.
Please see attached information and the District Website for further information.
Nomination Process
Club Nominations must be made in writing to the Nominating Committee Chair PDG Philip Beasley, using the District 9780 Official Candidate Form (attached) signed by the Club President, Club Secretary and the agreement of the suggested candidate and supported by a resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the suggested candidate's club.
All nominations are to be sent, either by post or email to:
21 Bass Drive, Torquay. 3228 or philip.beasley@rotary9780.org by no later than 6.00pm Friday 28th March 2025,
The Governor's qualifications, responsibilities, requirements and duties are clearly defined in the Rotary International Manual of Procedure.
(As noted above, the responsibilities, requirements and duties will change as a result of the Regionalisation Pilot Program)
Attention is also drawn to the matters of protocol outlined in the Bylaws of Rotary International, Article 12 Nominations and Elections for Governor (p 32-37).
Information to assist potential candidates is available from the District 9780 website www.rotary9780.org at the District Governor Nominee Information tab on the menu bar. Information available includes:
Zone Regionalisation Pilot (Use this link to the Zone 8 Rotary Regionalisation pilot project website)
Any Past President who will have served a minimum of seven years as a Rotarian at the time of taking office and who would like to learn more about the role, requirements and responsibilities of the office of District Governor should contact PDG Philip, by email philip.beasley@rotary9780.org or by phone on 0419 579 084.
Kind regards
Lesley Shedden
District Governor 2024-25
Lesley Shedden
District Governor 2024-2025
Rotary Club of Torquay
Phone 0448 041 107
