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Policy Organisation and Rules 2005 - Table of Contents

Chapter 3: The Scout Group

 Introduction
Rule 3.1Membership of the Scout Group

[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 3.2Admission to membership
Rule 3.3Forfeit of membership
Rule 3.4Transfer of membership
Rule 3.5Annual Census
Rule 3.6Mixed Membership

[ amended March 2005 due to changes in rules on mixed membership.. ]
Rule 3.7The Beaver Scout Colony
Rule 3.8The Cub Scout Pack
Rule 3.9The Scout Troop
Rule 3.10The Group Scout Fellowship
Rule 3.11Section Flexibility
Rule 3.12Joint Units
 Types of Scout Group
Rule 3.13The Open Scout Group
Rule 3.14The Sponsored Scout Group
Rule 3.15Joint Scout/Guide Groups
Rule 3.16Partnerships with Explorer Scout Units
Rule 3.17The Formation and Registration of Scout Groups
Rule 3.18Annual Renewal of Registration
Rule 3.19Changes in Registration
Rule 3.20Suspension of Registration
Rule 3.21Cancellation of Registration and the Closure of Sections within a Group
Rule 3.22Management of the Scout Group
Rule 3.23The Constitution of the Scout Group

[ amended March 2005 - change in definition of Scout Council ]
Rule 3.24Administrators and Advisers
Rule 3.25Minimum Age for Appointments

[ amended and renamed July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 3.26The Appointment of Adults

[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 3.27Types of Appointment
Rule 3.28Provisional Appointments
Rule 3.29Warranted Appointments
Rule 3.30Local Appointments (non-elected)
Rule 3.31Local Appointments (elected)
Rule 3.32The Procedure For Appointing Adults in the Scout Group

[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 3.33Presentation of Warrants and Certificates of Appointment
Rule 3.34Adult Training Obligations

[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 3.35The appointment of Section Assistants, Skills Instructors, Young Leaders and Administrators

[ New guidelines for the appointment of Group Presidents added March 2005 ]
Rule 3.36Warrant 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. ]
Rule 3.37Changes in Appointments within the Scout District
Rule 3.38Ceasing to hold an Appointment
Rule 3.39Cancellation 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 3.40Cancellation or Non-Renewal of Administrator and Adviser Appointments
Rule 3.41Limitation on the number of Appointments held
Rule 3.42Responsibilities of Appointments in the Scout Group
Rule 3.43The Training of Adults
Rule 3.44Adult Responsibility for the Programme
Rule 3.45Young People's Responsibility for the Programme
 Awards and Badges
Rule 3.46Group Awards
Rule 3.47Members with Special Needs
Rule 3.48Finance and the Scout Group
Rule 3.49Funds administered by Sections and the Group Scout Fellowship
Rule 3.50Bank Accounts
Rule 3.51Disposal of Group Assets at Amalgamation
Rule 3.52Disposal of Group Assets at Closure
Rule 3.53Preservation of Books of Account
Rule 3.54Payment of the Membership Subscription
Rule 3.55Fundraising
Rule 3.56Joint Fund Raising Projects
Rule 3.57Fund Raising and the Law
Rule 3.58Betting, Gaming and Lotteries
Rule 3.59Appeals for Funds
Rule 3.60Professional Fund Raisers
Rule 3.61Grant Aid and Loans

more about Chapter 3: The Scout Group...

Chapter 4: The Scout District

 Introduction
Rule 4.1Membership of the Scout District

[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 4.2Admission to membership
Rule 4.3Forfeit of membership
Rule 4.4Transfer of membership
Rule 4.5Annual Census
Rule 4.6Mixed Membership

[ changes due to new rules on mixed-Scouting ]
Rule 4.7Explorer Scout Units
Rule 4.8Explorer Scout Unit Partnerships with Groups
Rule 4.9Joint Units
Rule 4.10The District Scout Fellowship
Rule 4.11Special Groups (Scouting for people in hospital or with severe disabilities)
Rule 4.12The Formation and Registration of Scout Districts
Rule 4.13The Formation and Closure of Explorer Scout Units
Rule 4.14Annual Renewal of District Registrations
Rule 4.15Changes in District Registration
Rule 4.16Suspension of District Registration
Rule 4.17Suspension of Explorer Scout Units
Rule 4.18Cancellation of Registration of the Scout District
Rule 4.19Management of the Scout District
Rule 4.20Management of the Explorer Scout Unit
Rule 4.21The Constitution of the Scout District
Rule 4.22Administrators and Advisers
Rule 4.23Minimum Age Limit for Appointments

[ amended and renamed July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 4.24The Appointment of Adults in the Scout District

[ sub-rule deleted July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 4.25Types of Appointment
Rule 4.26Provisional Appointments
Rule 4.27Warranted Appointments
Rule 4.28Local Appointments (non-elected)
Rule 4.29Local Appointments (elected)
Rule 4.30The Procedure For Appointing Adults in the District

[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 4.31Presentation of Warrants and Certificates of Appointment
Rule 4.32Adult Training Obligations

[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 4.33The appointment of Section Assistants, Skills Instructors and Administrators in the Scout District

[ New guidelines for the appointment of District Presidents added March 2005 ]
Rule 4.34Warrant 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. ]
Rule 4.35Changes in Appointments within the Scout District
Rule 4.36Ceasing to hold an Appointment
Rule 4.37Cancellation 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 4.38Cancellation or Non-renewal of Administrator and Adviser Appointments
Rule 4.39Limitation of holding more than one Appointment
Rule 4.40Responsibilities of Appointments in the Scout District
Rule 4.41Responsibility for Sectional Matters
Rule 4.42Responsibility for Specialist Subjects
Rule 4.43Responsibility for General Duties
Rule 4.44District Scouters
Rule 4.45Explorer Scout Leaders
Rule 4.46The Training of Adults in the Scout District
Rule 4.47Adult Responsibility for the Programme
Rule 4.48Young People's Responsibility for the Programme
 Awards and Badges
Rule 4.49Group Awards
Rule 4.50The Explorer Belt Award
Rule 4.51The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Rule 4.52The Queen's Scout Award
Rule 4.53Members with Special Needs
Rule 4.54Finance and the Scout District
Rule 4.55 Funds administered by Explorer Scout Units, Scout Fellowships and other Sections in the District
Rule 4.56Bank Accounts
Rule 4.57Disposal of District Assets at Amalgamation
Rule 4.58Disposal of District Assets at Splitting
Rule 4.59Disposal of District Assets at Closure
Rule 4.60Preservation of Books of Account
Rule 4.61Payment of the Membership Subscription
Rule 4.62Fundraising
Rule 4.63Joint Fund Raising Projects
Rule 4.64Fund Raising and the Law
Rule 4.65Betting, Gaming and Lotteries
Rule 4.66Appeals for Funds
Rule 4.67Professional Fund Raisers
Rule 4.68Grant Aid and Loans

more about Chapter 4: The Scout District...

Chapter 5: The Scout County

 Introduction
Rule 5.1Membership of the Scout County

[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 5.2Admission to membership
Rule 5.3Forfeit of membership
Rule 5.4Transfer of membership
Rule 5.5Annual Census
Rule 5.6Mixed Membership

[ amended to reflect changes in rules on mixed membership ]
Rule 5.7The County Scout Network
Rule 5.8Local Scout Networks
Rule 5.9The County Scout Fellowship
Rule 5.10The Formation and Registration of Scout Counties
Rule 5.11Suspension of County Registration
Rule 5.12Suspension of Scout Networks
Rule 5.13Cancellation of Registration of the Scout County
Rule 5.14Management of the Scout County
Rule 5.15Management of the Scout Network
Rule 5.16The Constitution of the Scout County
Rule 5.17Administrators and Advisers
Rule 5.18Minimum Age for Appointments

[ amended and renamed July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 5.19The Appointment of Adults in the Scout County

[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 5.20Types of Appointment
Rule 5.21Provisional Appointments
Rule 5.22Warranted Appointments
Rule 5.23Local Appointments (non-elected)
Rule 5.24Local Appointments (elected)
Rule 5.25The Procedure For Appointing Adults in the County

[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 5.26Presentation of Warrants and Certificates of Appointment
Rule 5.27Adult Training Obligations

[ amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. ]
Rule 5.28The appointment of Administrators and Skills Instructors in the Scout County

[ New guidelines for the appointment of County Presidents added March 2005 ]
Rule 5.29Warrant and Appointment Reviews

[ amended May 2005 to reflect changes in renewal date and process of warrants. ]
Rule 5.30Changes in Appointments within the Scout County
Rule 5.31Ceasing to hold an Appointment
Rule 5.32Cancellation 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 5.33Cancellation or Non-renewal of Administrator and Adviser Appointments
Rule 5.34Limitation of holding more than one Appointment
Rule 5.35Responsibilities of Appointments in the Scout County

[ removed Adult Training from list of ACCs ]
Rule 5.36Responsibility for Sectional Matters
Rule 5.37Responsibility for Specialist Subjects
Rule 5.38Responsibility for General Duties
Rule 5.39County Scouters
Rule 5.40The Training of Adults in the Scout County
Rule 5.41Minimum Training Standards
 Local Education Authority Training
Rule 5.42Adult Responsibility for the Scout Network Programme
Rule 5.43Member's Responsibility for the Scout Network Programme
 Awards and Badges
Rule 5.44The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Rule 5.45The Queen's Scout Award
Rule 5.46Members with Special Needs
Rule 5.47Finance and the Scout County
Rule 5.48Funds administered by the Scout Network, Scout Fellowships and other Scout Sections in the County
Rule 5.49Bank Accounts
Rule 5.50Disposal of County Assets at Amalgamation
Rule 5.51Disposal of County Assets at Splitting
Rule 5.52Disposal of County Assets at Closure
Rule 5.53Preservation of Books of Account
Rule 5.54Payment of the Membership Subscription
Rule 5.55Fundraising
Rule 5.56Joint Fund Raising Projects
Rule 5.57Fund Raising and the Law
Rule 5.58Betting, Gaming and Lotteries
Rule 5.59Appeals for Funds
Rule 5.60Professional Fund Raisers
Rule 5.61Grant Aid and Loans

more about Chapter 5: The Scout County...

Chapter 9: Activities

Rule 9.1Activity Rules - Application
Rule 9.2Preparations

[ expanded May 2005 to clarify rule ]
Rule 9.3Home Contact
Rule 9.4Risk Assessment

[ expanded May 2005 to clarify rule ]
Rule 9.5Emergency Procedure
Rule 9.6Large Scale Events
Rule 9.7Adventurous Activities Authorisation Scheme
Rule 9.8Adult Groups in Adventurous Activities
Rule 9.9Use of Professional Centres and Instructors
Rule 9.10Air Activities - General
Rule 9.11Access to Airfields
Rule 9.12Air Activities - Insurance and Pilot and Aircraft Requirements

[ amended December 2003 for insurance reasons ]
Rule 9.13Flight Briefings
Rule 9.14This rule is left intentionally blank
Rule 9.15This rule is left intentionally blank
Rule 9.16Powered Aircraft Flying

[ amended July 2004 to remove lower up weight limit ]
Rule 9.17Gliding
Rule 9.18Ballooning
Rule 9.19Parachuting
Rule 9.20Hang Gliding and Paragliding
Rule 9.21Hovercrafting
Rule 9.22Creative Activities for Public Performance
Rule 9.23Marching Bands
Rule 9.24Musical Groups
Rule 9.25Theatrical Performances

[ amended May 2005 ]
Rule 9.26Hill Walking and Off Road Cycling - Authorisation
Rule 9.27Hill Walking and Off Road Cycling - Safety
Rule 9.28Terrain Zero Definition
Rule 9.29Terrain One
Rule 9.30Terrain Two Definition
Rule 9.31Hill Walking and Off Road Cycling Transitional Arrangements
Rule 9.32Party Size
Rule 9.33Snowsports
Rule 9.34Climbing and Abseiling
Rule 9.35Caving
Rule 9.36Archery
Rule 9.37Shooting
Rule 9.38This rule is left intentionally blank
Rule 9.39Paintball Games
Rule 9.40Laser Games
Rule 9.41Aerial Runways
Rule 9.42Water Activities - General
Rule 9.43Life Jackets and Buoyancy Aids
Rule 9.44Classification of Waters
Rule 9.45Water Activities Authorisation
Rule 9.46Boats
Rule 9.47Charter Vessels
Rule 9.48Swimming - General
Rule 9.49Leisure Centres and Swimming Pools with an Attendant Lifeguard
Rule 9.50All Other Swimming Facilities and Locations
Rule 9.51Sole Use of a Swimming Facility or Location
Rule 9.52Multiple Use of a Swimming Facility or Location
Rule 9.53Swimming Training and Competitions
Rule 9.54Scout Owned Swimming Facilities
Rule 9.55Nights Away Permit Scheme
Rule 9.56Responsibilities
Rule 9.57Nights Away Permits
Rule 9.58Renewal, Restriction, Suspension or Withdrawal of Nights Away Permits
Rule 9.59Beaver Scout Sleepovers
Rule 9.60Cub Scouts and Nights Away
Rule 9.61Scout, Explorer Scout, Scout Network or Scout Fellowship Nights Away
Rule 9.62Family Nights Away
Rule 9.63Expeditions and Events in Adventurous Country or Onboard Craft
Rule 9.64Visits Abroad
Rule 9.65Visits to the United Kingdom
Rule 9.66Towing of Inflatables Behind Powered Watercraft
Rule 9.67Bungee Jumping
Rule 9.68Bungee Running
Rule 9.69Martial Arts
Rule 9.70Horse Riding and Pony Trekking
Rule 9.71Cycling
Rule 9.72Motor Sports
Rule 9.73Chain Saws / Tree Felling
Rule 9.74Hitch-Hiking
Rule 9.75Marching
Rule 9.76Joint Activities or Joint Use of facilities with other Youth Organisations
Rule 9.77Other Activities

more about Chapter 9: Activities...

Chapter 10: Uniform, Badges and Emblems

Rule 10.1Protection of Uniforms
Rule 10.2Entitlement to Wear Uniform
Rule 10.3Safety Considerations
Rule 10.4Cultural Requirements and Religious Needs
Rule 10.5Beaver Scout Uniform
Rule 10.6Cub Scout Uniform
Rule 10.7Scout Uniform
Rule 10.8Sea Scout Uniform
Rule 10.9Air Scout Uniform
Rule 10.10Special Groups Uniform
Rule 10.11Explorer Scout Uniform
Rule 10.12Explorer Sea Scout Uniform
Rule 10.13Explorer Air Scout Uniform
Rule 10.14Scout Network / Adult Member's Uniform
Rule 10.15Sea Scout Network / Adult Member's Uniform
Rule 10.16Air Scout Network / Adult Member's Uniform
Rule 10.17Marching Bands
Rule 10.18The Kilt and Pleated Tartan Skirts
Rule 10.19Position of Badges on Uniform
Rule 10.20Awards and Decorations - Method of Wear
Rule 10.21Badges and Emblems - Method of Wear
Rule 10.22Badges and Awards - Supply
Rule 10.23The World Membership Badge
Rule 10.24The Scout Association Arrowhead Badge
Rule 10.25Identifying Name Tapes
Rule 10.26Identifying Group, District and County Badges

[ Amendment made in April 2001, approval changed from HQ to County Commissioners and inclusion of combined District/County badges ]
Rule 10.27Identifying Group, Explorer Scout Unit and Scout Network Scarves
Rule 10.28Identification Badges
Rule 10.29Royal Navy or Royal Air Force Recognition Scheme Badges
Rule 10.30Scout Wings
Rule 10.31The Queen's Scout Award Badge
Rule 10.32The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Badges
Rule 10.33Occasional Badges Worn with Uniform
Rule 10.34The Union Flag Badge
Rule 10.35Mourning
Rule 10.36Adult Training Awards
Rule 10.37Badges of Other Organisations

[ Includes Queen's Guide Award, previously omitted in error ]
Rule 10.38The Associate Member's Badge
 Position of Badges and Awards for Beaver Scouts
 Position of Badges and Awards for Cub Scouts
 Position of Badges and Awards for Scouts
 Position of Badges and Awards for Explorer Scouts
 Position of Badges and Awards for Scout Network
 Position of Badges and Awards for Adult Leaders

more about Chapter 10: Uniform, Badges and Emblems...

Chapter 12: Flags and Ceremonial

Rule 12.1Permitted Flags
Rule 12.2Pennants
Rule 12.3Scout Flags
Rule 12.4Ceremonial
Rule 12.5The Scout Sign
Rule 12.6The Scout Salute
Rule 12.7Parades

[ amended May 2005 to change 'church' to 'place of worship' ]

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