| Introduction [ Amendments Nov 2006 re ESUs and SNs ] | |
| Definitions [ Addition of Regional Commissioners note - Nov 2006 ] [ Added Sept 2007 - As adult appointments are now recognised by an Appointment Card, rather than a Warrant, the Association has amended the Introduction to Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) to provide clarification about the existing rules and definitions. ] |
Policy Organisation and Rules 2006 - Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Scouting
| The Purpose of Scouting [ Minor change in wording Nov 2006 ] | |
| The Scout Method [ Minor change in wording Nov 2006 ] | |
| The Scout Promise | |
| The Scout Law | |
| The Cub Scout Promise | |
| The Cub Scout Law | |
| The Beaver Scout Promise | |
| The Beaver Scout Law | |
| Rule 1.1 | Variations to the wording of the Promises [ Minor change in wording of (d), and addition of (f) Nov 2006 ] |
Chapter 2: Key Policies
| The Religious Policy [ Minor change in wording Nov 2006 ] | |
| Rule 2.1 | Responsibilities within the Religious Policy |
| The Equal Opportunities Policy [ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ] [ amended Jan 2006 to reflect new rules on mixed Scouting ] [ Minor change in wording Nov 2006 ] | |
| Rule 2.2 | Responsibilities within the Equal Opportunities Policy |
| The Safety Policy | |
| Rule 2.3 | Responsibilities within the Safety Policy [ amended April 2004 to reflect the interdependency of Trustee and functional leadership responsibilities. ] |
| The Child Protection Policy [ Minor change in wording Nov 2006 ] | |
| Rule 2.4 | Responsibilities within the Child Protection Policy [ Minor change in wording Nov 2006 ] |
| Anti-Bullying policy | |
| Rule 2.5 | Responsibility within the Anti-Bullying Policy [ Minor change in wording Nov 2006 ] |
| Development Policy |
Chapter 3: The Scout Group
| Introduction | |
| Rule 3.1 | Membership of the Scout Group [ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ] |
| Rule 3.2 | Admission to membership |
| Rule 3.3 | Forfeit of membership |
| Rule 3.4 | Transfer of membership |
| Rule 3.5 | Annual Census |
| Rule 3.6 | Mixed Membership [ amended March 2005 due to changes in rules on mixed membership.. ] |
| Rule 3.7 | The Beaver Scout Colony [ Amended Jan 2006 - Ratios of adults to young people ] [ Amended Nov 2006 - clarification of ratios ] |
| Rule 3.8 | The Cub Scout Pack [ Amended Jan 2006 - Ratios of adults to young people ] [ Amended Nov 2006 - clarification of ratios ] |
| Rule 3.9 | The Scout Troop [ Amended Jan 2006 - Ratios of adults to young people ] [ Amended Nov 2006 - clarification of ratios ] |
| Rule 3.10 | The Group Scout Fellowship |
| Rule 3.11 | Section Flexibility |
| Rule 3.12 | Joint Units |
| Types of Scout Group | |
| Rule 3.13 | The Open Scout Group |
| Rule 3.14 | The Sponsored Scout Group |
| Rule 3.15 | Joint Scout/Guide Groups |
| Rule 3.16 | Partnerships with Explorer Scout Units |
| Rule 3.17 | The Formation and Registration of Scout Groups |
| Rule 3.18 | Annual Renewal of Registration |
| Rule 3.19 | Changes in Registration |
| Rule 3.20 | Suspension of Registration [ Minor change in wording Nov 2006 ] |
| Rule 3.21 | Cancellation of Registration and the Closure of Sections within a Group |
| Rule 3.22 | Management of the Scout Group [ amended Jan 2006 - to replace progressive training scheme with Balanced Programme ] |
| Rule 3.23 | The Constitution of the Scout Group [ amended March 2005 - change in definition of Scout Council ] |
| Rule 3.24 | Administrators and Advisers |
| Rule 3.25 | Minimum Age for Appointments [ amended and renamed July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ] |
| Rule 3.26 | The Appointment of Adults [ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ] |
| Rule 3.27 | Types of Appointment |
| Rule 3.28 | Provisional Appointments |
| Rule 3.29 | Warranted Appointments |
| Rule 3.30 | Local Appointments (non-elected) [ amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] |
| Rule 3.31 | Local Appointments (elected) |
| Rule 3.32 | The Procedure For Appointing Adults in the Scout Group [ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ] |
| Rule 3.33 | Presentation of Warrants and Certificates of Appointment |
| Rule 3.34 | Adult Training Obligations [ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ] |
| Rule 3.35 | The appointment of Section Assistants, Skills Instructors, Young Leaders
and Administrators [ New guidelines for the appointment of Group Presidents added March 2005 ] |
| Rule 3.36 | Warrant and Appointments Reviews [ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ] [ amended May 2005 to reflect changes in renewal date and process of warrants. ] [ amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] |
| Rule 3.37 | Changes in Appointments within the Scout District |
| Rule 3.38 | Ceasing to hold an Appointment |
| Rule 3.39 | Cancellation or Non-renewal of Warranted and Provisional Appointments [ clause (The appointee is not within the age limits prescribed for the appointment;) deleted July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ] |
| Rule 3.40 | Cancellation or Non-Renewal of Administrator and Adviser Appointments |
| Rule 3.41 | Limitation on the number of Appointments held |
| Rule 3.42 | Responsibilities of Appointments in the Scout Group |
| Rule 3.43 | The Training of Adults |
| Rule 3.44 | Adult Responsibility for the Programme |
| Rule 3.45 | Young People's Responsibility for the Programme |
| Awards and Badges | |
| Rule 3.46 | Group Awards |
| Rule 3.47 | Members with Special Needs |
| Rule 3.48 | Finance and the Scout Group |
| Rule 3.49 | Funds administered by Sections and the Group Scout Fellowship |
| Rule 3.50 | Bank Accounts |
| Rule 3.51 | Disposal of Group Assets at Amalgamation |
| Rule 3.52 | Disposal of Group Assets at Closure |
| Rule 3.53 | Preservation of Books of Account [ Minor change in wording Nov 2006 ] |
| Rule 3.54 | Payment of the Membership Subscription |
| Rule 3.55 | Fundraising |
| Rule 3.56 | Joint Fund Raising Projects |
| Rule 3.57 | Fund Raising and the Law |
| Rule 3.58 | Betting, Gaming and Lotteries |
| Rule 3.59 | Appeals for Funds |
| Rule 3.60 | Professional Fund Raisers |
| Rule 3.61 | Grant Aid and Loans |
Chapter 4: The Scout District
| Introduction [ Addition of District Scout Network ] | |
| Rule 4.1 | Membership of the Scout District [ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ] [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.2 | Admission to membership [ Change from ESL to DESC ] [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.3 | Forfeit of membership [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.4 | Transfer of membership [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.5 | Annual Census [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.6 | Mixed Membership [ changes due to new rules on mixed-Scouting ] [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.7 | Explorer Scout Units |
| Rule 4.8 | Explorer Scout Unit Partnerships with Groups |
| Rule 4.9 | District Scout Networks [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.10 | Joint Units [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.11 | The District Scout Fellowship |
| Rule 4.12 | Special Groups (Scouting for people in hospital or with severe disabilities) |
| Rule 4.13 | The Formation and Registration of Scout Districts |
| Rule 4.14 | The Formation and Closure of Explorer Scout Units |
| Rule 4.15 | The Formation and Closure of District Scout Networks [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.16 | Annual Renewal of District Registrations |
| Rule 4.17 | Changes in District Registration |
| Rule 4.18 | Suspension of District Registration [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.19 | Suspension of Explorer Scout Units |
| Rule 4.20 | Suspension of District Scout Networks [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.21 | Cancellation of Registration of the Scout District |
| Rule 4.22 | Management of the Scout District [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.23 | Management of the Explorer Scout Unit |
| Rule 4.24 | Management of the District Scout Network [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.25 | The Constitution of the Scout District [ amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.26 | Administrators and Advisers |
| Rule 4.27 | Minimum Age Limit for Appointments [ amended and renamed July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ] |
| Rule 4.28 | The Appointment of Adults in the Scout District [ sub-rule deleted July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ] |
| Rule 4.29 | Types of Appointment |
| Rule 4.30 | Provisional Appointments |
| Rule 4.31 | Warranted Appointments [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.32 | Local Appointments (non-elected) [ amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] |
| Rule 4.33 | Local Appointments (elected) |
| Rule 4.34 | The Procedure For Appointing Adults in the District [ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ] |
| Rule 4.35 | Presentation of Warrants and Certificates of Appointment |
| Rule 4.36 | Adult Training Obligations [ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ] |
| Rule 4.37 | The appointment of Section Assistants, Skills Instructors and Administrators in the Scout District [ New guidelines for the appointment of District Presidents added March 2005 ] [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.38 | Warrant and Appointment Reviews [ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ] [ amended May 2005 to reflect the changes in renewal date of warrants. ] [ amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] [ Renewal period for DC/DDC appointments ] [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.39 | Changes in Appointments within the Scout District |
| Rule 4.40 | Ceasing to hold an Appointment |
| Rule 4.41 | Cancellation or Non-renewal of Warranted and Provisional Appointments [ clause (The appointee is not within the age limits prescribed for the appointment;) deleted July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ] [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.42 | Cancellation or Non-renewal of Administrator and Adviser Appointments |
| Rule 4.43 | Limitation of holding more than one Appointment |
| Rule 4.44 | Responsibilities of Appointments in the Scout District [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.45 | Responsibility for Sectional Matters |
| Rule 4.46 | Responsibility for Specialist Subjects |
| Rule 4.47 | Responsibility for General Duties |
| Rule 4.48 | District Scouters |
| Rule 4.49 | Explorer Scout Leaders |
| Rule 4.50 | The Training of Adults in the Scout District |
| Rule 4.51 | Adult Responsibility for the Programme |
| Rule 4.52 | Young People's Responsibility for the Programme |
| Rule 4.53 | Responsibility for the Programme in District Scout Network [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Awards and Badges | |
| Rule 4.54 | Group Awards [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.55 | The Explorer Belt Award [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.56 | The Duke of Edinburgh's Award |
| Rule 4.57 | The Queen's Scout Award [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.58 | Members with Special Needs |
| Rule 4.59 | Finance and the Scout District [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.60 |
Funds administered by a District Scout Network, Explorer Scout Units, Scout Fellowships and other
Sections in the District
[ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 4.61 | Bank Accounts [ Reference to the Trustee Act 2000 ] |
| Rule 4.62 | Disposal of District Assets at Amalgamation |
| Rule 4.63 | Disposal of District Assets at Splitting |
| Rule 4.64 | Disposal of District Assets at Closure |
| Rule 4.65 | Preservation of Books of Account [ Change of name of H.M. Revenue and Customs ] |
| Rule 4.66 | Payment of the Membership Subscription |
| Rule 4.67 | Fundraising |
| Rule 4.68 | Joint Fund Raising Projects |
| Rule 4.69 | Fund Raising and the Law |
| Rule 4.70 | Betting, Gaming and Lotteries |
| Rule 4.71 | Appeals for Funds |
| Rule 4.72 | Professional Fund Raisers |
| Rule 4.73 | Grant Aid and Loans |
Chapter 5: The Scout County
| Introduction | |
| Rule 5.1 | Membership of the Scout County [ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ] |
| Rule 5.2 | Admission to membership [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 5.3 | Forfeit of membership [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 5.4 | Transfer of membership |
| Rule 5.5 | Annual Census |
| Rule 5.6 | Mixed Membership [ amended to reflect changes in rules on mixed membership ] [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 5.7 | The County Scout Network [ Addition of requirement of Leader and minimum standards ] |
| Rule 5.8 | Local Scout Networks |
| Rule 5.9 | The County Scout Fellowship |
| Rule 5.10 | The Formation and Registration of Scout Counties |
| Rule 5.11 | Suspension of County Registration |
| Rule 5.12 | Suspension of Scout Networks [ Addition of Regional Commissioners ] |
| Rule 5.13 | Cancellation of Registration of the Scout County |
| Rule 5.14 | Management of the Scout County |
| Rule 5.15 | Management of the Scout Network |
| Rule 5.16 | The Constitution of the Scout County [ amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] [ Addition of District Scout Network ] [ Addition of Regional Commissioners ] |
| Rule 5.17 | Administrators and Advisers |
| Rule 5.18 | Minimum Age for Appointments [ amended and renamed July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ] |
| Rule 5.19 | The Appointment of Adults in the Scout County [ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ] |
| Rule 5.20 | Types of Appointment |
| Rule 5.21 | Provisional Appointments |
| Rule 5.22 | Warranted Appointments |
| Rule 5.23 | Local Appointments (non-elected) [ amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] [ County President now appointed by County ] |
| Rule 5.24 | Local Appointments (elected) |
| Rule 5.25 | The Procedure For Appointing Adults in the County [ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ] [ Addition of Regional Commissioners ] |
| Rule 5.26 | Presentation of Warrants and Certificates of Appointment |
| Rule 5.27 | Adult Training Obligations [ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ] |
| Rule 5.28 | The appointment of Administrators and Skills Instructors in the Scout County [ New guidelines for the appointment of County Presidents added March 2005 ] |
| Rule 5.29 | Warrant and Appointment Reviews [ amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] [ amended May 2005 to reflect changes in renewal date and process of warrants. ] [ Change to wording of renewal period of County Commissioners ] [ Addition of Regional Commissioners ] |
| Rule 5.30 | Changes in Appointments within the Scout County |
| Rule 5.31 | Ceasing to hold an Appointment |
| Rule 5.32 | Cancellation or Non-renewal of Warranted and Provisional Appointments [ clause (The appointee is not within the age limits prescribed for the appointment;) deleted July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ] |
| Rule 5.33 | Cancellation or Non-renewal of Administrator and Adviser Appointments |
| Rule 5.34 | Limitation of holding more than one Appointment |
| Rule 5.35 | Responsibilities of Appointments in the Scout County [ removed Adult Training from list of ACCs ] [ Addition of Regional Commissioners ] [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 5.36 | Responsibility for Sectional Matters |
| Rule 5.37 | Responsibility for Specialist Subjects |
| Rule 5.38 | Responsibility for General Duties |
| Rule 5.39 | County Scouters |
| Rule 5.40 | The Training of Adults in the Scout County |
| Rule 5.41 | Minimum Training Standards |
| Local Education Authority Training | |
| Rule 5.42 | Adult Responsibility for the Scout Network Programme [ Addition of District Scout Network ] |
| Rule 5.43 | Member's Responsibility for the Scout Network Programme |
| Awards and Badges | |
| Rule 5.44 | The Duke of Edinburgh's Award |
| Rule 5.45 | The Queen's Scout Award [ Change of literature ] |
| Rule 5.46 | Members with Special Needs |
| Rule 5.47 | Finance and the Scout County |
| Rule 5.48 | Funds administered by the Scout Network, Scout Fellowships and other Scout Sections in the County |
| Rule 5.49 | Bank Accounts [ Changed Nov 2006 re Trustee Act 2000 ] |
| Rule 5.50 | Disposal of County Assets at Amalgamation |
| Rule 5.51 | Disposal of County Assets at Splitting |
| Rule 5.52 | Disposal of County Assets at Closure |
| Rule 5.53 | Preservation of Books of Account [ Minor change in wording Nov 2006 ] |
| Rule 5.54 | Payment of the Membership Subscription [ Minor change in wording Nov 2006 ] |
| Rule 5.55 | Fundraising |
| Rule 5.56 | Joint Fund Raising Projects |
| Rule 5.57 | Fund Raising and the Law |
| Rule 5.58 | Betting, Gaming and Lotteries |
| Rule 5.59 | Appeals for Funds |
| Rule 5.60 | Professional Fund Raisers |
| Rule 5.61 | Grant Aid and Loans |
Chapter 6: The Structure of the Headquarters of The Scout Association
| The Royal Charter | |
| The Patron | |
| The President | |
| The Council of The Scout Association | |
| Membership of the Council | |
| The Committee of the Council of The Scout Association | |
| Membership of the Committee of the Council [ Regional Commissioners added to Rights of attendance ] | |
| The Executive Committee | |
| Membership of the Executive Committee [ added Deputy Chief Scout position ] | |
| The Chief Scout's Committee [ added Deputy Chief Scout position ] [ Regional Commissioners added ] | |
| Sub-Committees of the Committee of the Council | |
| Other National Groups | |
| National Leadership [ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ] [ changed to reflect change in warrant approval dates ] [ added Deputy Chief Scout position ] [ Change in no of Chief Commissioners for England from 4 to 2 ] [ Addition of Regional Commissioners ] [ Addition of United Kingdom Commissioners ] | |
| Headquarters [ description of official websites amended May 2005 ] | |
| The Country Scout Councils of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales | |
| Companies and Trusts Associated with The Scout Association [ added Scout Insurance Services Limited, dropped The Scout Buisness Trust and Scouting 2007, May 2005 ] | |
| Girlguiding UK | |
| Rule 6.1 | National Scout Fellowships [ Added May 2005 ] |
more about Chapter 6: The Structure of the Headquarters of The Scout Association...
Chapter 7: Emergency Procedures
| Rule 7.1 | Communication |
| Rule 7.2 | Emergency Procedures [ Jan 2006 Update to Emergency contact numbers and revised references to the Duty Press Officer. ] |
| Rule 7.3 | Overriding Controls |
| Rule 7.4 | Accident reporting [ Jan 2006 Update to Emergency contact numbers and revised references to the Duty Press Officer. ] [ Minor change in wording ] |
Chapter 8: Insurance
Chapter 9: Activities
| Rule 9.1 | Activity Rules - Application [ amended Jan 2006 with removal of word authorisation and due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] |
| Rule 9.2 | Preparations [ expanded May 2005 to clarify rule ] [ amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] |
| Rule 9.3 | Home Contact |
| Rule 9.4 | Risk Assessment [ expanded May 2005 to clarify rule ] |
| Rule 9.5 | Emergency Procedure [ Jan 2006 Update to Emergency contact numbers and revised references to the Duty Press Officer. ] |
| Rule 9.6 | Large Scale Events |
| Rule 9.7 | Adventurous Activities Permit Scheme [ amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] [ updated Jan 2006 to include nursery slopes and remove air activities. ] |
| Rule 9.8 | Adult Groups in Adventurous Activities [ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] |
| Rule 9.9 | Use of Professional Centres and Instructors |
| Rule 9.10 | Air Activities - General |
| Rule 9.11 | Access to Airfields |
| Rule 9.12 | Air Activities - Insurance and Pilot and Aircraft Requirements [ amended December 2003 for insurance reasons ] [ amended February 2006 for insurance reasons ] |
| Rule 9.13 | Flight Briefings |
| Rule 9.14 | This rule is left intentionally blank |
| Rule 9.15 | This rule is left intentionally blank |
| Rule 9.16 | Powered Aircraft Flying [ amended July 2004 to remove lower up weight limit ] |
| Rule 9.17 | Gliding |
| Rule 9.18 | Ballooning |
| Rule 9.19 | Parachuting [ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] |
| Rule 9.20 | Hang Gliding and Paragliding [ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] |
| Rule 9.21 | Hovercrafting |
| Rule 9.22 | Creative Activities for Public Performance |
| Rule 9.23 | Marching Bands |
| Rule 9.24 | Musical Groups |
| Rule 9.25 | Theatrical Performances [ amended May 2005 ] |
| Rule 9.26 | Hill Walking and Off Road Cycling - Permits [ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] |
| Rule 9.27 | Hill Walking and Off Road Cycling - Safety |
| Rule 9.28 | Terrain Zero Definition |
| Rule 9.29 | Terrain One |
| Rule 9.30 | Terrain Two Definition |
| Rule 9.31 | This rule is left intentionally blank [ deleted Jan 2006 ] |
| Rule 9.32 | Party Size [ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] |
| Rule 9.33 | Snowsports [ re-written Jan 2006 ] |
| Rule 9.34 | Climbing and Abseiling [ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] |
| Rule 9.35 | Caving [ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] |
| Rule 9.36 | Archery |
| Rule 9.37 | Shooting [ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] |
| Rule 9.38 | This rule is left intentionally blank |
| Rule 9.39 | Paintball Games |
| Rule 9.40 | Laser Games |
| Rule 9.41 | Aerial Runways |
| Rule 9.42 | Water Activities - General |
| Rule 9.43 | Life Jackets and Buoyancy Aids |
| Rule 9.44 | Classification of Waters [ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] |
| Rule 9.45 | Water Activities Permits [ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] |
| Rule 9.46 | Boats |
| Rule 9.47 | Charter Vessels [ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] |
| Rule 9.48 | Swimming - General |
| Rule 9.49 | Leisure Centres and Swimming Pools with an Attendant Lifeguard |
| Rule 9.50 | All Other Swimming Facilities and Locations |
| Rule 9.51 | Sole Use of a Swimming Facility or Location |
| Rule 9.52 | Multiple Use of a Swimming Facility or Location |
| Rule 9.53 | Swimming Training and Competitions |
| Rule 9.54 | Scout Owned Swimming Facilities |
| Rule 9.55 | Nights Away Permit Scheme [ Transitional subrule removed Jan 2006 ] [ Amendments resulting from review of Nights Away Permit Scheme Sept 2007 ] |
| Rule 9.56 | Responsibilities [ Amendments resulting from review of Nights Away Permit Scheme Sept 2007 ] |
| Rule 9.57 | Nights Away Permits [ Amendments resulting from review of Nights Away Permit Scheme Sept 2007 ] |
| Rule 9.58 | Renewal, Restriction, Suspension or Withdrawal of Nights Away Permits |
| Rule 9.59 | This rule is left intentionally blank [ merged into Rule 9.60 Jan 2006 ] |
| Rule 9.60 | Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts Nights Away [ merger with Rule 9.59, includes links to changes to ratios in Chapter 3. Jan 2006 ] |
| Rule 9.61 | Scout, Explorer Scout or Scout Network [ addition of adult supervision ratio. Jan 2006 ] [ Amendments resulting from review of Nights Away Permit Scheme Sept 2007 ] |
| Rule 9.62 | Family Nights Away |
| Rule 9.63 | Expeditions and Events in Adventurous Country or Onboard Craft [ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] |
| Rule 9.64 | Visits Abroad [ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] [ Form PC(Abroad) renamed form TA ] |
| Rule 9.65 | Visits to the United Kingdom |
| Rule 9.66 | Towing of Inflatables Behind Powered Watercraft |
| Rule 9.67 | Bungee Jumping |
| Rule 9.68 | Bungee Running |
| Rule 9.69 | Martial Arts |
| Rule 9.70 | Horse Riding and Pony Trekking |
| Rule 9.71 | Cycling |
| Rule 9.72 | Motor Sports |
| Rule 9.73 | Chain Saws / Tree Felling |
| Rule 9.74 | Hitch-Hiking |
| Rule 9.75 | Marching |
| Rule 9.76 | Joint Activities or Joint Use of facilities with other Youth Organisations [ changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme ] |
| Rule 9.77 | Other Activities |
Chapter 10: Uniform, Badges and Emblems
Chapter 11: Awards, Decorations and Recognition of Service
| Rule 11.1 | Applications for Awards, Decorations and Recognition of Service [ Additional reference to TSA0 numbers for forms ] |
| Rule 11.2 | The Cornwell Scout Badge |
| Rule 11.3 | Awards for Gallantry [ Sub rule about Chief Scout's Commendation for Gallantary removed, plus rewording of subrule b ] |
| Rule 11.4 | Awards for Meritorious Conduct [ Sub rule about Chief Scout's Certificate of Meritorious Conduct removed, plus rewording of subrule b ] |
| Rule 11.5 | Awards for Good Service [ amended May 2005 to correct colour of ribbon ] [ Changes to Chief Scout's Commendation for Good Service, Medal of Merit ] |
| Rule 11.6 | Service Certificates and Long Service Decorations [ new awards added Jan 2006' ] [ Addition of 70 Year Long Service decoration and clarification of service entitling the award ] |
| Rule 11.7 | Emblems and Certificates of Awards |
| Rule 11.8 | Thanks Badge |
| Rule 11.9 | Conferment of the Title 'Honorary Scouter' [ change of wording 'outstanding' -> 'dedicated' Jan 2006' ] |
| Rule 11.10 | Method of Wear |
more about Chapter 11: Awards, Decorations and Recognition of Service...
Chapter 12: Flags and Ceremonial
| Rule 12.1 | Permitted Flags |
| Rule 12.2 | Pennants |
| Rule 12.3 | Scout Flags [ Addition of Scout Fellowship flag ] [ amended Jan 2006 to reflect change in Beaver Scout motto ] |
| Rule 12.4 | Ceremonial |
| Rule 12.5 | The Scout Sign |
| Rule 12.6 | The Scout Salute |
| Rule 12.7 | Parades [ amended May 2005 to change 'church' to 'place of worship' ] |
Chapter 13: Trusteeship, Property and Equipment
| Rule 13.1 | Persons not allowed to act as Trustees |
| Rule 13.2 | Property and Equipment |
| Rule 13.3 | The Charities Acts |
| Rule 13.4 | Land |
| Rule 13.5 | Property - Sponsored Groups |
| Rule 13.6 | Disposal of Property at Amalgamation |
| Rule 13.7 | Disposal of Property at Closure [ Addition of liabilities clause ] |
| Rule 13.8 | Joint Occupation of Premises by Scout and Guide Units |
| Rule 13.9 | Investments [ Change in wording ] |
| Rule 13.10 | Motor Vehicles, Vessels and Aircraft |
| Rule 13.11 | Equipment |
| Rule 13.12 | Safe Custody of Documents |
more about Chapter 13: Trusteeship, Property and Equipment...
Chapter 14: Other Matters
| Rule 14.1 | Political Activities |
| Rule 14.2 | Citizenship and Participation |
| Rule 14.3 | Expressions of Opinions of the Association's Policy |
| Rule 14.4 | Associate Organisations |
| Rule 14.5 | Student Scout and Guide Clubs |
| Rule 14.6 | Student Scout and Guide Organisation |
| Rule 14.7 | Protected Badges and Designations |
| Rule 14.8 | Trade Marks |
| Rule 14.9 | Copyright |
| Rule 14.10 | Transport |
Chapter 15: Complaints, Suspensions and Dismissal
more about Chapter 15: Complaints, Suspensions and Dismissal...
