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POR: Chapter 15: Complaints, Suspensions and Dismissal

Rule 15.14: Appeals against Dismissal of Youth Members (Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts and Explorer Scouts)

AMENDMENT:  Chapter 15 rewritten.
  1. Any Beaver Scout, Cub Scout, Scout or Explorer Scout who is dismissed has the right of appeal (with the aid of parents or guardians if so desired) to the District Commissioner.

  1. If so requested by the person dismissed, the District Commissioner may appoint a committee to hear the appeal.

  1. Reasonable opportunity must be given for the dismissed person to attend the meeting of such a committee to state a case against dismissal.

  1. If the dismissal is from a Sponsored Scout Group or Explorer Scout Unit, the Sponsoring Authority, who must have been consulted prior to dismissal has the right to attend and be heard by the committee.

  1. Where the District Commissioner has been involved in the original decision to dismiss, the County Commissioner will replace the District Commissioner for the purposes of any appeal

 
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