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Roles & Responsibilities of First Vice District Governor

The First Vice District Governor assists the Governor with membership development, the chartering of the New Clubs and promotion of District Events. The specific responsibilities of this officer are to:

  • Further the purpose of this association.
  • Perform such administrative duties assigned by the District Governor
  • Perform such other functions and acts required by the International Board of Directors.
  • Participate in the Cabinet Meetings and conduct meetings in the absence of the District Governor and participate in council meetings as appropriate.
  • Assist the District Governor in the review of the strength & weakness of the clubs in the District. Identify the existing & potential weak clubs and establish plans to strengthen them.
  • Conduct club visitation as the representative of the District Governor when requested by the District Governor.
  • Serve as the District Governor Team Liaison for the Membership Growth, working as an active member of the District Membership Team along with District Governor, Second Vice District Governor to establish and Implement a district-wide plan for the membership growth.
  • Work with the District Governor, Second Vice District Governor and the leadership team to develop and implement a district wide plan for Leadership Development.
  • Work with the District Convention Committee and assist the committee to plan and conduct the annual district convention and assist the District Governor to organize and promote other events with in the district.
  • At the request of the District Governor, supervise other district committees.
  • Participate in the planning of the next year including the District budget.
  • Familiarize himself/herself with the duties of the District Governor, so that in the event of a vacancy in the office of the District Governor. He/She would be better prepared to assume the duties and responsibilities of the said office as the acting District Governor until the vacancy is filled according to the By-Laws and Rules of procedure adopted by the International Board of Directors.

Although the First Vice District Governor (FVDG) must be elected, the qualifications for the First Vice District Governor are similar to those for District Governor. Because the FVDG is the most likely successor to the Governor.