Each Scout Group has its own Committee of Management called a
Group Committee. This committee is generally made up of parents, adult friends
and carers of the youth and it ensures that the voluntary Leaders of the Group
have the resources available to deliver quality Scouting. The committee assists
the Group Leader (leader in Charge of the Scout Group) with the financial
management of the Scout Group so the Leaders can put all their efforts into
running active and exciting programs for the youth of the Group. Scout Groups
always welcome interested parents and friends to assist their Leaders by helping
at meeting nights, serving on the Group committee or becoming an Adult Supporter
or a Leader.
Composition and role of the Group Committee:
• Consists of the Group Leader and non-uniformed people (all
the parents of the youth members and members of the local community) who are
appointed by a simple majority at an annual meeting and is chaired by a Chairman
(who is not the Group Leader)
• Ensures that the Group has adequate funding to enable it to
provide high quality programs at an acceptable cost
• Ensures that proper records are kept and that all funds are
accounted for in accordance with Branch procedures and statutory requirements
• Ensures there are suitable premises to enable the Group to carry
out its training program.
• Purchases equipment required by the Sections in liaison with the
Group Council
• Maintains the Group’s equipment and premises
• Assists the Group Leader to recruit, retain and support Leaders
for all Sections
• Holds an annual general meeting at which its members (other than
the Group Leader) are elected and at which the audited financial accounts of the
Group and the annual reports of the Group Leader, Section Leaders and the Group
Committee and others are presented.
Common responsibilities of each of the Group Council and the
Group Committee:
• Assist the Group Leader with the formulation and implementation
of the Group plan
• Establish and maintain good relationships with other community
organisations and community leaders generally.
• Co-operate with and maintain good relations with other youth
organisations in the community, particularly Guides Australia.
• Develop good relations with community leaders to enhance the
community perception of Scouting.
• Develop the Group to its maximum potential and increase
membership to make Scouting available to more young people in the community.
• Develop and encourage a friendly atmosphere in the Group so that
new members and their families feel welcome.
