;

Assistant District Commissioners may be appointed for the Beaver Scout, Cub Scout, or Scout Sections.

The Assistant District Commissioner is usually a Leader experienced in the particular Section concerned and will normally have completed Wood Badge Training for that Section.

The functions of the appointment are:

• to assist the District Commissioner with the running of the Section, including the personal support and encouragement of Leaders;

• to visit Sections in Groups and provide technical advice on their operation;

• to arrange for the organisation of District events;

• to ensure that District Leaders' Meetings are held and to carry out such other duties as may be delegated by the District Commissioner.