The Rotary Balita no. 746 (May 27, 1954)

At Rotary's Convention in Seattle on June 6-10, Rotarians from around the world will gather for inspiration, fellowship and action on proposed legislation. This quiz is designed to further understanding of the legislative aspects of the international Convention. What is the sole legislative body of Rotary International? The Annual Convention is the official legislative body. Delegates from all Rotary Clubs assemble at the Convention to determine the laws and policies of Rotary International. How is legislative action taken by the Convention? It is taken in the form of Proposed Enactments and Proposed Resolutions. Who may propose Enactments? Enactments may be proposed by a Club, a District Conference, the General Council or the conference of a territorial unit, the Council on Legislation, and the Board of Directors of Rotary International. Who may propose a Resolution? Resolutions may be proposed by the groups listed in the preceding answer, plus any special assembly or other duly authorized conference held during the Convention, or by the Convention Committees. What is the suggested procedure for Clubs desiring to propose legislation? 1. The proposal should first be submitted to the Club by its Board of Directors. 2. If adopted, it should he forwarded to the Secretary of Rotary International with a letter signed by the Club President and Secretary certifying that it was duly adopted by the Club. (Proposed legislation for the Seattle Convention was to be in the hands of the Secretary of Rotary. International by February 3.) The Secretary of Rotary International then transmits the Proposed Enactment or Resolution to the Council on Legislation. What is the Council on Legislation? The Council, which meets as a part of the Convention, is a deliberative body of some 200 representatives from every part of the Rotary world. It considers all proposed legislation, and reports its recommendations to the Convention for final action by the delegates. Does the individual Rotarian are an opportunity to discuss proposed legislation prior to action by the Convention? Yes. All Proposed Enactments and such Resolutions as have been received in advance are published in time for each Rotary Club to give consideration to proposals at District Conferences. Also, at the Convention the delegates have an opportunity to debate the merits of all proposed legislations. (From THE ROTARIAN)