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Every Scout Group is an autonomous organisation holding its property and equipment and admitting young people to membership of the Scout Group subject to the policy and rules of The Scout Association.

A Scout Group is led by a Group Scout Leader and managed by a Group Executive Committee. They are accountable to the Group Council for the satisfactory running of the Group.

The Group Scout Leader is assisted and supported by the Group Scouters in the delivery of the progressive training scheme for young people within the Group.