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AMENDMENT:  amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits.; changed to reflect change in warrant approval dates; added Deputy Chief Scout position; Change in no of Chief Commissioners for England from 4 to 2; Addition of Regional Commissioners; Addition of United Kingdom Commissioners.

The Chief Scout

The Chief Scout is appointed by the Council of The Scout Association according to the terms laid down by the Council.

Deputy Chief Scout

A Deputy Chief Scout may be appointed by the Committee of the Council to assist and deputise for the Chief Scout. The duties and time limit of the appointment will be defined by the Committee of the Council in consultation with the Chief Scout at the time of appointment. The Deputy Chief Scout has the same authority as the Chief Scout when carrying out duties on his behalf.

The Treasurer

The Treasurer is appointed by the Council of The Scout Association according to the terms laid down by the Council.

Chief Commissioners

Chief Commissioners are appointed by Headquarters for England (2); Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

The appointment of a Chief Commissioner remains valid until the fifth anniversary of the date of the appointment.

The appointment of a Chief Commissioners are subject to formal review by the Chief Scout using Form AA.

The appointment of a Chief Commissioner may be renewed for a second period not exceeding five years.

Chief Commissioners are Ex officio Members of the Council of The Scout Association and of the Committee of the Council.

Regional Commissioners

Regional Commissioners are appointed by the Deputy Chief Scout in consultation with the Chief Commissioners.

The appointment of a Regional Commissioner remains valid until the fifth anniversary of the date of the appointment.

The appointment of Regional Commissioners is subject to formal review by the Chief Scout using Form AR.

The appointment of a Regional Commissioner may be renewed for a second period not exceeding five years.

Regional Commissioners are Ex officio members of all County Scout Councils in their region and have Right of Attendance at all County Executive Committees in their region.

United Kingdom Commissioners

United Kingdom (UK) Commissioners are appointed by Headquarters to undertake special responsibilities, such as the leadership and support of the Sections.

The appointment of a UK Commissioner remains valid until the fifth anniversary of the date of appointment.

The appointment of a UK Commissioner may be renewed for a second period not exceeding five years.

The appointment of UK Commissioners is subject to a formal review by the Chief Scout using Form AR.

National Commissioners

National Commissioners are appointed by Headquarters to undertake special responsibilities, such as the leadership and support of the Sections.

The appointment of a National Commissioner may be renewed for a second period not exceding five years

The appointment of a National Commissioners are subject to formal review by the Chief Scout using Form AA.