The district nominating committee proposes the slate of candidates for the positions of governor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, area directors (and, in some districts, vice area directors) and members of the nominating committee for the next biennium. Three members of the committee are elected at the district conference in the odd-numbered year to propose a slate of candidates for the following biennium. The two-year term of the members of the nominating committee starts at the close of the convention after the conference at which they are elected.

- is knowledgeable about

• the abilities and experience of Zontians in the district

• the responsibilities of each office to be filled

• the objects and programs of Zonta International

- solicits

• names of potential nominees for the positions to be filled throughout the term of office, stressing the qualifications required, the responsibilities of the office (including estimated time commitment, the amount of travel the position entails, expected attendance at meetings, conferences, the International convention, and other events, and what expenses are reimbursable), and securing the consent of all nominees to be nominated and to serve if elected.

- presents

• to each district officer and club at least 60 days before the conference at which the election is held a report listing
- one or more qualified candidates for each district position to be filled
- at least five candidates for the district nominating committee.

- reports

• at the district conference at which the election for district office is held

- works with

• the Zonta International Nominating Committee to recruit qualified Zontians for Zonta International officers, directors, and the nominating committee.

 

Committee Membership

• the three members of the district nominating committee are elected by a plurality vote at the district conference in the odd-numbered year of the biennium. The candidate who received the highest number of votes is the chairman.

• no member of the district nominating committee is eligible for nomination at any level of Zonta International while serving on the committee.