AMENDMENT: Addition of District Scout Network.
District Scout Networks are part of a District.s provision of Scouting.
A District Scout Network consists of a number of Scout Network Members.
All District Scout Networks are required to be open to male and female membership except in special situations. Special situations include those where there are specific cultural or religious requirements for a single sex District Scout Network
The age range of the Section is from 18 years to 25 years old. There is flexibility at either end of the age range. The age for moving from the Explorer Scout Section is between 17½ and 18½ years and leaving the Scout Network between 25 and 25½ years.
The District Scout Network should have opportunities for the members to take part in the decision making process. Any forum or committee should have both Scout Network Members and the District Scout Network Leader working together.
Scout Network Members wear the approved Scout Network, Sea Scout Network or Air Scout Network uniform with distinguishing emblems and scarves as described in Chapter 10.
The following minimum standards are laid down for District Scout Networks:
Leaders - every District Scout Network must have a District Scout Network Leader, who must be Warranted.
Training - the training of Scout Network Members must be in accordance with the Association.s official publications for the Section.
Camping - every Scout Network Member must have the opportunity of attending a camp every year.
The District Commissioner, with the District Team, is required where necessary to assist a District Scout Network to reach the required standard.
If a District Scout Network fails to reach the minimum standard for two consecutive years it may be closed by the District Commissioner with the approval of the District Executive Committee.
If a District Scout Network fails to reach the minimum standard for three years it must be closed.
