October 15. The nominating committee shall not be limited in its selection to those names submitted by clubs in the district. The committee shall select the best-qualified Rotarian who is available to serve as governor. The committee shall notify all candidates of their nomination or its selection.
The DG notifies the clubs of the name and club of the selected nominee and announces November 1 as the deadline for receipt by the Governor of a resolution of challenge pursuant to RI Bylaws, Article 13.020.8