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The Group Scout Leader

1. The Group Scout Leader is responsible to the District Commissioner for:

   • the development of Scouting in the Group's catchment area;

   • promoting and maintaining the Policy of the Association;

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

   • the continuity and development of training in Sections of the Group;

   • ensuring all adults in the Group are appropriately trained;

   • maintaining effective communication with the District Commissioner, District Explorer Scout Commissioner, the Scout Fellowship, the local authority youth service, and other organisations whose advice and support could assist the Group;

   • acting as Chairman of the Group Scouters' Meeting;

   • encouraging co-operation among the Scouters of the Group;

   • nominating the Group Chairman. The Group Scout Leader may not hold this appointment, nor may a Scouter be nominated;

   • matters relating to the admission and membership of Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts and members of the Scout Fellowship in the Group;

   • agreeing the remits of any Group Scout Fellowships and reviewing them annually;

   • building and maintaining a good relationship with the Group's immediate community;

   • building and maintaining a good relationship with the Sponsoring Authority in the case of a Sponsored Scout Group and with any community represented by the Sponsoring Authority;

   • all other matters specified in these Rules for Group Scout Leaders.

The Assistant Group Scout Leader

1. An Assistant Group Scout Leader may be appointed, with responsibilities as defined by the Group Scout Leader.

2. The Group Scout Leader should have regard to the desirability of developing the Assistant's leadership potential.

Group Scout Leader (Acting)

1. If a Group Scout Leader appointment is or becomes vacant the District Commissioner will appoint an Acting Group Scout Leader as a temporary measure.

2. The District Commissioner must give priority to filling the vacancy as soon as possible.

The Beaver Scout Leader

1. The Beaver Scout Leader is responsible for planning and implementing a Balanced Programme for the Beaver Scout Colony, subject to the general supervision of the Group Scout Leader and with the assistance of Assistant Beaver Scout Leaders, Colony Assistants and Skills Instructors.

2. It is a Leader's responsibility actively to encourage transfer between the Sections.

Assistant Beaver Scout Leader

1. The responsibilities of an Assistant Beaver Scout Leader are specified by the Beaver Scout Leader, who should have regard to the desirability of developing the Assistants leadership potential.

The Cub Scout Leader

1. The Cub Scout Leader is responsible for planning and implementing a Balanced Programme for the Cub Scout Pack, subject to the general supervision of the Group Scout Leader and with the assistance of Assistant Cub Scout Leaders, Pack Assistants and Skills Instructors.

2. It is a Leader's responsibility actively to encourage effective transfer between the Sections.

Assistant Cub Scout Leader

1. The responsibilities of an Assistant Cub Scout Leader are specified by the Cub Scout Leader, who should have regard to the desirability of developing the Assistant's leadership potential.

The Scout Leader

1. The Scout Leader is responsible, in conjunction with the Troop Leadership Forum, for planning and implementing a Balanced Programme for the Scout Troop, subject to the general supervision of the Group Scout Leader and with the assistance of Assistant Scout Leaders, Troop Assistants and Skills Instructors.

2. It is a Leader's responsibility actively to encourage transfer between Sections and to maintain links with local Explorer Scout Leaders.

Assistant Scout Leader

1. The responsibilities of an Assistant Scout Leader are specified by the Scout Leader, who should have regard to the desirability of developing the Assistants leadership potential.