The_Rule_Book - Brooklyn Scouts, Wellington

2010 Edition
DEFINITIONS
GROUP.
The organisation of one or more Sections, operating under the supervision of one Group
Leader. The term "Group" applies to the unit even if lacking one or more of the Sections.
SECTION.
One of the parts of a Group, i.e. Kea Club, Cub Pack, Scout Troop, Venturer Unit, Sea Scout
Troop, Air Scout Troop, Venturer Sea Scout Unit, Venturer Air Scout Unit.
ZONE.
A number of Scout Groups as determined by the National Office cooperating under the
supervision of a Zone Leader.
REGION.
A number of Scout Zones as determined by National Office coordinated by a Regional
Development Manager.
GROUP ADULT LEADER.
A term including the G.L., A.G.L and any Adult Leader of any Section of the Group.
SCOUT
includes: Keas, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers.
CLUB, PACK, TROOP, UNIT.
These words are used in the place of Kea Club, Cub Pack, Scout Troop, Venturer Unit.
ADULT LEADER
includes: all warranted appointments.
GROUP LEADER.
The term "G.L." means, where the context so requires in the absence of a person holding a
warrant for this rank the Adult Leader who, with the approval of the Z.L., is in charge of the
Group.
ASSOCIATION or THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION or SCOUTS New Zealand
Means The Scout Association of New Zealand as incorporated by The Scout Association of New
Zealand Act, 1956.
NATIONAL OFFICE:
The term National Office wherever used in these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,
means the Chief Executive or other authorised officer acting on behalf of the Chief Executive or
on behalf the National Executive Committee.
NOTE:
- Except where context otherwise indicates or requires, the above expressions include the
corresponding Sea or Air designations.
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