District Executive Committee
(DEC)

The District Executive Committee ensures that the District and its officers are working toward the achievement of the District Mission.  The Committee, approves the budget; oversees the financial operation of the District, ratifies the assignment of Clubs to Areas/Division, reviews recommendation/reports of District Committees, and assumes any other duties assigned by the District Council.  The District Executive Committee typically meets at least four times a year.  The voting members of the Committee are the seven members of the District senior leadership team, the Division Governors, and the Area Governors.  

District Council

The District Council is the governing body of the District, subject to the general supervision of the Board of Directors.  It conducts all the business of the District.  It cannot impose any financial obligation on any Club.  The District Council is required to hold two meetings per year.  The first required meeting must be held after the International Convention, but no later than December 1.  The second required meeting is the District Council Annual Meeting and must be held between March 15 and June 1.  Both meetings are held in conjunction with a District Conference.  The voting members of the District Council are the District Executive Committee and the Club President and Vice President Education of each Club.  Each is entitled to one vote in the District Council.  

As the District's chief executive, the DG directs the District in a way which fosters strong Clubs, produces maximum growth in educational completions, Clubs and membership, and is consistent with the interests of the members of Toastmasters International.  The DG achieves the mission of the District in a manner which motivates volunteer leaders and promotes a standard of excellence in all District activities. At the time of taking office, the DG shall have served at least six consecutive months as a Club President and at least 12 consecutive months as a Lt. Governor or Division Governor.

Under the guidance of the DG, the LGET strives to have every Club and each member reap the benefits of the Toastmasters educational program and become a Distinguished Club.  The LGET provides direction and counsel to Division Governors, Area Governors, and Club officers on the educational opportunities in Toastmasters.  The LGET is responsible for the design and conduct of successful District training programs, conferences, contests, and other district educational events. The LGET shall have served at least six consecutive months as a Club President and at least 12 consecutive months as a Lt. Governor, a Division Governor, or an Area Governor.

Under the guidance of the DG, the LGM makes the benefits of Toastmasters membership available to greater numbers of people.  The LGM plans, develops, implements, and directs short-term and long-term District marketing objectives.  The LGM develops and directs programs for new Club development, Club rescue efforts, Club membership promotion, and membership retention, while promoting high standards of service to the member and to the Club.  The LGM shall have served at least six consecutive months as a Club President and at least 12 consecutive months as a Lt. Governor, a Division Governor, or an Area Governor.

The PRO establishes and maintains mutual lines of communication, understanding, acceptance and cooperation between the District and its members, as well as between the District and the public.  The PRO increases awareness of Toastmasters through all available communication media and administers the policies and programs related to public relations for Toastmasters International, the District and the Club.  The PRO is appointed by the DG and is eligible for re-appointment for one succeeding term only.

The District Secretary prepares accurate and timely records essential to the District success.  The Secretary records and maintains important District documents so that the District can function effectively, and prepares the documents necessary for record keeping at World Headquarters (WHQ).  The District Secretary is appointed by the DG and is eligible for re-appointment for one succeeding term only.

The District Treasurer establishes and maintains effective fiscal management of the District, and promotes the growth of Toastmasters by providing sound financial guidance to the District.  The District Treasurer is appointed by the DG and is eligible for re-appointment for one succeeding term only.

Immediate Past District Governor
(IPDG)

Having completed the previous term as District Governor, The IPDG provides counsel and guidance to the District officers and assists as requested by the DG.  The IPDG also chairs the District Nominating Committee.

Division Governors achieve the mission of the District within the Division, accomplishing District goals in membership building and retention, Club extension, educational accomplishments.  Division Governors ensure that each Club realizes its mission and fulfills its responsibilities to its members.  They serve the Division Clubs by providing District support and resources through the Area Governors.   To be eligible for election, the candidate shall have served at least six consecutive months as a member of a District Council.  A Division Governor is eligible for re-election for one succeeding term only. 

Under the guidance of the Division Governors, Area Governors provide District contact, support, and assistance to the Clubs so that it may achieve the Club mission and fulfill its responsibilities to Club members.   Insofar as practicable, an Area Governor shall have served as a member of a District Council.  An Area Governor is eligible for re-appointment for one succeeding term only.