Rotary members from all over the world will gather in Chicago 13-17 April to discuss changes to the policies guiding Rotary clubs.

The Council on Legislation is Rotary's version of a congress. Every three years, representatives selected by their districts gather to consider proposals designed to move Rotary forward and adapt to the changing times. Council members will have an orientation on Sunday, and then get down to business Monday morning, working their way through more than 80 proposals.

Among the items, the Council will consider a proposal to increase dues that all members pay to Rotary International, one that would allow members to choose whether or not they subscribe to a Rotary magazine, one that would give districts the option not to hold a district assembly, one that would allow clubs to charter with as few as 15 members, and one that would amend the provisions of pilot programs that are testing new governance models.

Different councils are known for different things. The 1980 Council was notable for its support of Rotary's efforts to immunize children against polio. The 1986 Council adopted a resolution that further endorsed Rotary's commitment to immunizing the world's children against polio. The 2016 Council relaxed restrictions on meeting types, frequency, and attendance requirements, while the 2019 Council elevated the status of Rotaract to a full membership type. At the 2022 Council delegates added “equity and inclusion” to the Rotary International bylaws, affirming the organization’s continued effort to be inclusive of all cultures, experiences, and identities, and to reflect the communities it serves.

Vote totals and daily recaps will be posted on My Rotary each day.