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
If clubs do not submit a resolution of challenge by the deadline, or if challenges are withdrawn, or if at least five concurrences have not been made, then the DG will declare the unchallenged nominee to be the official nominee and notify all clubs as soon as practicable.
If a club successfully challenges the nominee by November 1, then the governor DG notifies the clubs of the names and qualifications of each qualified candidate and announces that the candidates will be voted upon by mail. The governor mails ballots to clubs.