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These Scout Councils exist to advise their respective Chief Commissioners in all matters relating to the exercise of the Commissioner's discretionary powers as specified by Headquarters, and to perform such administrative and executive duties as may be delegated to them by Headquarters, which may include management of their financial affairs. Headquarters makes and approves constitutions for Country Scout Councils in order to facilitate the performance of delegated duties.

Northern Ireland Under the Scout Constitution for Northern Ireland the affairs of The Scout Association are under the charge of The Northern Ireland Scout Council, with a Committee for the management of its business. Under the authority of Headquarters, Northern Ireland Headquarters is the body responsible for matters of programme, training and administration in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland has separate legal and educational systems and its own system of local government.

Rules concerning trusteeship, property and charitable status therefore do not apply in Northern Ireland without modification.

Scotland Under the Scout Constitution for Scotland, the affairs of The Scout Association are under the charge of The Scottish Council of The Scout Association, with a Committee for the management of its business. Under the authority of Headquarters, Scottish Headquarters is the body responsible for matters of programme, training and administration in Scotland.

Scotland has separate legal and educational systems and its own system of local government.

Rules concerning trusteeship, property and charitable status therefore do not apply in Scotland without modification. Scout Counties in Scotland are known as Areas.

Wales Scouting in Wales is supported by The Welsh Scout Council. Headquarters in London undertakes for it many of the functions of a Country Headquarters. Scout Counties in Wales are known as Areas.

The Overseas Branches of the Association

Branches of The Scout Association are established in certain territories overseas, with local Chief Scouts and Chief Commissioners.

Their constitutions are granted by Headquarters and may be withdrawn at its discretion.

Variations to the Rules of the Association may be sanctioned by Headquarters to suit the local circumstances of an Overseas Branch.

The International Commissioner is responsible to the Committee of the Council for the efficiency and well-being of Scouting in Overseas Branches and for relations with Scout Associations in Commonwealth Countries.

British Groups Abroad

In a number of countries throughout the world there are British Scout Groups, which are registered by The Scout Association.

These Groups are supported by Headquarters.