We are all volunteers, and nothing is mandatory, however, where possible, all Cabinet officers are required to attend Cabinet meetings or register an apology with the Cabinet Secretary if circumstances dictate that they are unable to do so. 

There will be five anticipated Cabinet Meetings throughout the Lions year.  There will be a development session held for all Cabinet Members during the weekend to assist in your role.  Project Groups will be allocated time for their committee meetings.

District will fund all meals (morning/afternoon teas and lunch) costs on the days of the cabinet meetings for Cabinet Officers. Meals can be purchased for partners if required. Saturday evening function, travel and accommodation expenses will be the responsibility of the Cabinet Officer.

Those attending Cabinet are invited to a District social/dinner on the Saturday evening organised by the Host club.  All meals and beverages will be to your expense, but host clubs have been requested to organize ‘value for money’ functions.  Host Clubs will be invited to the evening.

Typed reports and notices of motion for Cabinet meetings are required to be lodged with the Cabinet Secretary by email (in Microsoft Word format) no later than the dates nominated b.  If this date cannot be met, the Officer will be required to provide 45 hard copies of their report for presentation to the Cabinet officers at the Cabinet meeting.

Reports are to be submitted on the standard report template provided to officers and to include:

• Reported performance against goal statements.
• Significant achievements to be highlighted.
• Issues to be raised with proposed solutions to be debated and approved.

In the interests of promoting environmental responsibility, District officers will be given the Cabinet papers via Email not later than one week prior to the said Cabinet Meeting.