The district leadership development chairman assumes an active role in the enhancement of the leadership skills of current, new and emerging Lion leaders in the district.
The district leadership development chairmen position is a one-year term in sub-districts and a three-year term in single districts.
The district leadership chairman receives material and orientation from the multiple district leadership chairman and works closely with him or her. It is important for governors to know that, in multiple districts, the multiple district leadership chairman is appointed by the council of governors for a three-year term and endorsed by a resolution. In single districts, the leadership chairman is appointed by the district cabinet also for a three-year term and endorsed by a resolution. The council of governors or the district cabinet is notified when it is time to make these appointments.
· Establish leadership goals for the district.
· Motivate Lions to develop and improve leadership skills.
· Organize, promote and conduct leadership development seminars for Lions of the district including the club officers training.
· Promote the development of leadership within clubs.
· Assist the district governor in establishing effective and centralized leadership operations within the district.
Serve as a member of the District MERL Team.