There are proposed changes to the current policy which need to be voted on for the upcoming Optimist Year. You can view the changes using the button above. Michigan District Policies with regards to policies are in Section A1.

Here is the policy:

A – ADMINISTRATION

A1. DISTRICT POLICIES

The District shall adopt a set of operating policies authorized by the International Board of Directors, which will cover the items necessary to administer the District. Suggested policy revisions shall be made annually by the District Governance Committee at the third quarter conference to the Executive Committee as an informational item. Suggested policies shall be published on the District website, at a minimum of 30 days prior to the fourth quarter, District Convention. All suggested policy revisions must be approved by the District Delegates at the fourth quarter District Convention to qualify as adoptable.

Once adopted, a newly revised set of operating policies shall be distributed by the District Secretary/Treasurer to Optimist International, and to the Governor-Designate for incorporation into the District Directory, effective October 1st following the District Convention.