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AMENDMENT:  removed Adult Training from list of ACCs; Addition of Regional Commissioners; Addition of District Scout Network.

1. The County Commissioner

   1. The County Commissioner is responsible to the Regional Commissioner for:

      • the development of Scouting in the County;

      • promoting and maintaining the policies of the Association;

      • ensuring that all adults working within the Scout County (including members of any County Scout Fellowship s) are 'fit and proper' persons to carry out the tasks given them;

      • encouraging and facilitating the training of Members of the Movement as appropriate throughout the County;

      • promoting the organisation and effective working of the County Scout Council;

      • securing the services of persons suitable for appointment as Commissioners;

      • promoting the effective working of Scout Districts within the County;

      • promoting the effective working of the Scout Network within the Scout County;

      • performing all other duties specified in these Rules for County Commissioners, particularly:

        • making recommendations for conferring decorations and awards;

        • making recommendations for conferring the award of title Honorary Scouter on Commissioners giving up their Warrants;

        • arranging to cover the duties of vacant District Commissioners posts;

        • giving decisions and, where so provided, reporting to Headquarters as appropriate all matters referred to the County Commissioner, particularly disagreements between District Commissioners and District Scout Councils or any other disputes;

        • co-operating with all bodies whose work is relevant to Scouting and ensuring that the Movement's interests are represented on local authority youth committees;

        • promoting and ensuring the effective working of the County Scout Network Conference;

        • encouraging the formation, operation and effective working of the County Explorer Scout Forum;

        • encouraging the formation, operation and effective working of the County Patrol Leaders' Forum;

        • matters relating to the admission of members of County Scout Fellowships;

        • agreeing the remit of any County Scout Fellowships and reviewing it or them annually.

   2. The County Commissioner may not hold the appointment of County Chairman, nor may he nominate any other Warranted Leader to that appointment.

   3. The County Commissioner is an ex officio member of the Council of The Scout Association.

   4. The County Commissioner has the right of attendance at all Councils and Committees and their sub-Committees within the County.

   5. The County Commissioner has the right of attendance at meetings of the Committee of the Council of The Scout Association.

   6. If the office of County Commissioner is vacant, the Regional Commissioner will either nominate an Assistant County Commissioner or another Commissioner to act in this capacity or will perform these duties themself.

   7. In respect of the County Scout Council and the County Executive Committee the County Commissioner must nominate the County Chairman and certain members.

2. The Deputy County Commissioner

   1. Deputy County Commissioners may be appointed to assist and deputise for the County Commissioner.

   2. The duties of the appointment will be defined by the County Commissioner at the time of appointment.

3. County Scout Network Commissioner

   1. A County Scout Network Commissioner may be appointed for the Section.

   2. The County Scout Network Commissioner will normally be a Scouter experienced in the Section and will normally have completed a Wood Badge for the Scout Network Section.

   3. The functions of the appointment are to:

      • assist the County Commissioner with the running of the Section, including the personal support and encouragement of County and District Scout Network Leaders;

      • visit Scout Network meetings and provide technical advice on their operations;

      • promote the work of the County Scout Network Conference;

      • arrange for the organisation of County events;

      • ensure that County Leaders' Meetings are held and to carry out such other duties as may be delegated by the County Commissioner;

      • maintain effective links with all Scout Districts.

4. County Training Manager

   1. A County Training Manager may be appointed to assist the County Commissioner with the delivery and validation of learning.

   2. The functions of the appointment are to:

      • determine, review and maintain the appropriate structure for management and support of learning opportunities in the County;

      • appoint and act as line manager for those involved in the management, delivery and administration of training;

      • plan and ensure the delivery of the learning provision in the County so that all adults in Scouting completing a 'Personal Learning Plan' have access to suitable learning opportunities using a variety of methods;

      • ensure that people involved in training are suitably qualified (that is have attained or are actively working towards the relevant module) and effective;

      • ensure that the recommendation of Wood Badges is carried out;

      • implement The Scout Association's training policy within the County;

   3. County Training Managers must complete Module 33 Planning a learning provision and Module 34 Managing a learning provision within three years of appointment.

5. Local Training Managers

   1. Local Training Managers may be appointed to assist the County Training Manager.

   2. The duties of the appointment will be defined by the County Training Manager at the time of appointment. Any of the County Training Manager's responsibilities may be delegated to a Local Training Manager.

6. Assistant County Commissioners

   1. Assistant County Commissioners are appointed to assist the County Commissioner with general or particular duties (e.g. General Duties, Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Scout Fellowship).

7. County Scouters

   1. County Scouters may be appointed to fulfil specific functions.

   2. The duties of such appointments will be defined by the County Commissioner.

   3. County Scouters are required to complete training appropriate to their duties.

8. County Scout Network Leaders

   1. County Scout Network Leaders may be appointed to fulfil certain functions in relation to the Section.

   2. The duties of such appointments will be defined by the County Scout Network Commissioner at the time of the appointment.

9. Port Commissioners

   1. Port Commissioners may be appointed by County Commissioners in appropriate Counties for the purpose of supervising the Movement's interests, particularly in respect of Deep Sea Scouts.