CBL Committee
By-Laws - Article VI - Section 10 - See Below

Credentials Committee 
By-Laws - Article VI - Section 7 - See Below
By-Laws - Exhibit A - Rule 3 - See Below

Election & Nominations Committee (60 Days Prior Convention for Committee)
By-Laws - Article VI - Section 11 - See Below
By-Laws - Exhibit A - Rule 4 • Nominations - 30 Days Prior Convention  - See Below

Convention Investigating Committee
By-Laws - Article VI - Section 12 - See Below

Convention Organising Committee
By-Laws - Article VI - Section 9 - See Below
By-Laws - Article VII - Section 4 (90 Days after close) - See Below

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District Constitution
ARTICLE IV
District Committees

Section 1. DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE. In each zone, the zone chairperson and the presidents, first vice presidents and secretaries of the clubs in the zone shall compose a District Governor’s Advisory Committee, with the zone chairperson as chairperson. At a date, time and place called by the zone chairperson, this committee shall hold a first meeting within ninety (90) days after the adjournment of the preceding international convention; a second meeting in the month of November; a third meeting in the month of February or March; and a fourth meeting approximately thirty days prior to the multiple district convention. The club service chairpersons, club marketing chairpersons, and club membership chairpersons should attend when information is shared that relate to their position. It shall assist the zone chairpersons in an advisory capacity, procure recommendations affecting the welfare of Lionism and the clubs in the zone, and relay the same through the zone chairperson to the district governor and his/her cabinet.

Section 2. DISTRICT GLOBAL ACTION TEAM. Chaired by the district governor and includes the district global membership coordinator, district global service coordinator, district global leadership coordinator and district global extension coordinator and is supported by the district marketing chairperson. Develops and initiates a coordinated plan to help clubs expand humanitarian service, achieve membership growth, and develop future leaders. Meets regularly to discuss the progress of the plan and initiatives that may support the plan. Collaborates with members of the multiple district’s Global Action Team to learn about initiatives and best practices. Shares activities, achievements and challenges with members of the multiple district Global Action Team. Attends the District Governor Advisory Committee meeting and other zone, region, district or multiple district meetings that feature service, membership or leadership initiatives to share ideas and gain knowledge that may be applied to club practices.

Section 3. DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S HONORARY COMMITTEE. The district governor may appoint a District Governor’s Honorary Committee composed of past international officers who are members in good standing of clubs within the sub-district. This committee shall meet when and as called upon by the district governor. It shall act under the direction of the district governor in the promotion of harmony throughout the district. The chairperson of this committee shall attend meetings of the cabinet when requested by the district governor.

Section 4. DISTRICT CABINET COMMITTEES. The district governor may establish and appoint such other committees and/or chairpersons as he/she deems necessary and appropriate

for the efficient operations of the district. Such committee chairpersons shall be deemed non- voting members of the district cabinet.

CBL Committee
By-Laws - Article VI - Section 10

Section 10. CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS COMMITTEE. This Committee shall consist of up to three (3) members. It is the duty of this Committee to receive, analyse and redraft with the approval of the District Governor, the District Cabinet or the Club submitting the motion, all proposed motions designed to come before the District Convention. All such motions must be presented to this Committee in writing before presentation to the Convention. This Committee shall report to the Convention on the form of all motions submitted. If this Committee does not recommend the form of a particular motion presented to it, either in its original or a redrafted form, it shall report to the Convention that the form of the motion is not recommended by the Committee, and shall move “that the motion not be presented to the Convention” giving the Committee’s reasons. A delegate of the Club presenting a motion that is not recommended by the Committee shall be notified of the Committee’s decision and the reasons therefore where possible prior to the business session dealing with the Committee’s report. This Committee shall also deal with and report on any objection to, or any matters arising from the Rules of Procedure adopted by the District Convention. It shall also be the duty of this Committee to consider the Rules of Procedure and Debate of the District Convention and to make recommendations relating thereto to the Cabinet where it shall think fit.

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Credentials Committee 
By-Laws - Article VI - Section 7
By-Laws - Exhibit A - Rule 3

Section 7. CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE. The Credentials Committee of the district convention shall be composed of the district governor, as chairperson, the cabinet secretary or the cabinet secretary-treasurer and two other non-officers of the district appointed by the district governor, each of whom shall be a member in good standing of a different Lions club in good standing in the district. The non-officers shall not, through the duration of the appointment, hold any district or international office either by election or appointment. The Credentials Committee shall have the powers and perform the duties set forth in JOSKE’S LAW AND PROCEDURE, AT MEETINGS IN AUSTRALIA, NEWLY REVISED.

EXHIBIT A
Rule 3.

1. The credentials committee shall be composed of the district governor, as chairperson, the cabinet secretary/treasurer and two other non-officers of the district appointed by the district governor; provided, however, the district governor may designate any other committee member as chairperson. The credentials committee’s primary responsibility shall be to verify club delegate credentials. In carrying out this responsibility, the credentials committee shall have the powers and shall perform the duties as established by national custom and practice or as set forth in Joske’s Law and Procedure, at Meetings in Australia, Newly Revised.
2. The registration and certification of delegates shall occur on the day(s) of the Convention between the hours of opening and closing of the register table specified in the program.
3. The number of certified delegates shall be announced to the convention upon close of certification and prior to the commencing of voting.

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Election & Nominations Committee (60 Days Prior Convention for Committee)
By-Laws - Article VI - Section 11 
By-Laws - Exhibit A - Rule 4 • Nominations - 30 Days Prior Convention

Section 11. ELECTIONS COMMITTEE. This Committee shall consist of such members as may from time to time be appointed to it by the District Governor. It shall supervise the issuing of ballot papers for all District elections. The Chairperson of this Committee shall act as a Returning Officer and the Members as Assistant Returning Officers who shall also be responsible for counting the ballot papers.

1. Each candidate may appoint a scrutineer who can be present when ballot papers are inspected and votes counted.
2. A scrutineer may make representations on any matter relating to the ballot papers and their counting to the Returning Officer whose decision shall be final and conclusive.
3. The Chairperson shall ensure that, subject to this Constitution, the secrecy of the ballot is maintained and shall destroy ballot papers when ordered to do so by the District Governor
4. The elections committee shall prepare a comprehensive report of the election results containing the following components: Date, time and place of election; specific voting results by candidate; signature of each committee member; signature of thecandidate’s scrutineer. Copies of this information are to be provided to the District Governor, Council Chairperson and each candidate. This information is to be given to the District Governor and Candidates in writing immediately following the announcement of the result. The result can be announced without numerical detail.

EXHIBIT A
Rule 4.

1. 60 days prior to the convening of the convention, the district governor, unless otherwise provided, shall appoint, and designate the chairperson of, a nominations committee consisting of not less than three (3) and no more than five (5) members. It shall be the committee’s responsibility to review the qualifications of each nominated candidate within thirty (30) days prior to the election and rule on the eligibility of the same.
2. Candidate may withdraw from the contest at any time prior to the issuance of the final report of the nominations committee.

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Convention Investigating Committee
By-Laws - Article VI - Section 12

Section 12. CONVENTION INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE. The members of the committee shall consist of three members appointed by the District Governor of the day being:

1. Cabinet secretary or designate
2. Immediate Past District Governor
3. A Past District Governor (resident closest to the applicant)

The Committee’s duty will be to investigate the applications of those Clubs nominating as Convention Hosts and to check that adequate venues and facilities are available and are suitable for holding a Convention. The Committee shall also give guidance, where required, to the Convention Organising Committee without over ruling the decisions of the Committee or the District Governor of the day. Any expense incurred in carrying out its responsibility shall be charged against the District Convention Account in accordance with the Rules of Audit.

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Convention Organising Committee
By-Laws - Article VI - Section 9
By-Laws - Article VII - Section 4 (90 Days after close)

Section 9. CONVENTION ORGANISING COMMITTEE. Under the supervision of the Cabinet, this Committee shall be responsible for the detailed arrangements for the particular District Convention referred to in its terms of appointment and shall make recommendations to the Cabinet as required on the following;

Date for the Convention;
Program and Entertainment;
Hospitality Fee;
Locations for Sessions and Formal Ceremonies.

It shall arrange everything with the running and administration of the Convention subject to the direction of the District Governor. It is also the duty of the Convention Organising Committee to draft a formal motion to be presented to the Convention to thank all who have assisted the Convention and to send a letter to those mentioned.

Section 4. CONVENTION AUDIT. The Convention Organising Committee shall submit to the District Governor audited statements of the Convention accounts within ninety (90) days of the close of the Convention

• Attend all Cabinet Meetings and the District Convention
• Provide a written report for each Cabinet Meeting.
• Reports directly to the District Governor.

• As a district leader always project a positive image to all fellow cabinet officers, clubs and members. 
   
  The most important of them all is that we must always remember we are in Lions for the Community, not for our own glory or agenda. I only ask that whenever you are considering any subject or topic, you consider how it impacts our community, and not make life difficult or harder for any other cabinet officer's role.
   
  We are all Lions, because we want to Serve the Community!

• Together with the District Governor, have the CBL conduct a full review of both the Constitution (Mostly AOK as we follow the MD & LCI recommendations) PLUS the Policy Minutes. 
  
  
• The District Governor will request personal goals from the chair to be submitted by July Cabinet Meeting

• "Keeping in mind the goal is simplicity and avoid unnecessary complications."