The_Rule_Book - Brooklyn Scouts, Wellington

2010 Edition
5. Form an effective Zone Committee that meets regularly to aid good
communication in the Zone and provides feedback to the Region, and
represent the Zone on the Region Committee so that both Zone and Region
are well informed of Scouting matters.
6. Ensure that Zone administration records are current, returns forwarded to
Region and National Office by the due dates, and that the Zone has
sufficient funds for its needs.
7. Ensure that Adult Leaders and Committee Members receive timely awards
in recognition of their services to Scouting.
8. Co-operate with the Girl Guides and other youth organisations in the
community and ensure that SCOUTS New Zealand is promoted at every
opportunity through personal representation, newspaper articles, and
events such as camps and other outdoor activities.
9. Encourage the Groups in the Zone to maintain assets such as halls and
equipment so that they are safe, adequately insured, in compliance with
the law, and present a good image to the public.
10. Complete the Initial and Practical Stages of the Adult Leader Training
Scheme within eighteen months of taking out a Leader's Warrant, and
continue to attend skills training on an ongoing basis.
11. Observe the Code of Conduct and Risk Management Policies of SCOUTS
New Zealand and regularly promote and remind members of its
importance.
1.11 Position Description - Zone Section Leader
Purpose of the position
To support and develop the Leaders of Clubs, Packs, Troops and Units in the
Scout Zone in such as way that they run effective and attractive youth
programmes for the community.
Accountable to
The Zone Section Leader is accountable to the Zone Leader for the support and
training of leaders in the Zone. The position is one of four Zone Section Leaders
reporting to the Zone Leader as well as all the Group Leaders in the Zone.
Liaises with
• Group Leaders in the Zone
• Section Leaders in the Zone
• Other Zone Section Leaders for support and sharing of ideas
• The Zone Section Leaders for programme direction, training and support
• National Section Leader
• Providers of outdoor training for assistance with training leaders
Key tasks
1. Work closely with each Group Leader to plan and organise a training
programme that will meet the needs of each Leader in the section, and
enable them to run effective and enjoyable progressive youth development
programmes that will retain current and attract new members.
2. Assist Group Leaders to recruit new Leaders and help organise attendance
at Scouting Training.
3. Ensure all Leaders in the Section have completed training to Practical level
within eighteen months of receiving their Warrant.
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