This role involves:
- Chairing meetings of the Group Scout Council and the Group Executive Committee and promoting effective communication and working
- working closely with the Group Scout Leader in encouraging the development of Scouting in all sections of the Group and as part of the community
- ensuring that all members of the Group Executive Committee are fully briefed on the requirements of their role
- maintaining effective communication with the District Chair
The Group Chair is an ex officio member of all councils, committees and sub-committees in the Group.
The Group Chair and the Group Scout Leader must be able to work in partnership. To assist the formation of this partnership the Group Chair is nominated by the Group Scout Leader.
The appointment of the Group Chair is approved by the Group Scout Council at its annual general meeting.
The roles of Chair, Treasurer and Secretary may not be held by leaders, managers or supporters from the group as this could lead to real or potential conflict of interest within the charity or directly related charities.
Every effort should be made to find a Group Chair. Only in extreme circumstances may the Group Scout Leader act as Group Chair for a short period.
The Group Chair must be a member or associate member of the movement.
Training requirements for the role (within 5 months of appointment):
Module 1 for executive members (online module)
Great resources…
A Guide for the Group Chair (PDF)
A Guide to Supporting Young People on Committees (PDF)
Group Executive Committee (FS330077) (PDF)
Executive Committee Role Descriptions
