The_Rule_Book - Brooklyn Scouts, Wellington

2011 Edition
whilst the Patrol may be the principal unit for some activities, it is
recognised that there are occasions when more appropriate groupings may
be formed to accomplish the programme's direction.
(iii) The management of the Programme relies on the ideas and aspirations
expressed by the Patrol members through the Patrol Leaders' Council.
Nevertheless, the Programme is the responsibility of the Leaders.
(b) The Patrol: The Scout Troop is composed of Patrols, each consisting of
six to eight Scouts, including the Patrol Leader and Assistant Patrol
Leader.
(c)
Patrol Leaders: A Patrol Leader is a Scout appointed to take charge of a Patrol of
Scouts. The P.L. may be appointed by the Scout Leader in consultation with the
Patrol Leaders' Council or by the Scout Leader after election by members of the
Patrol.
(i)
(ii)
The Patrol Leader helps to train the Patrol through activities at the Troop
and Patrol meetings and camps.
The Patrol Leader plans the activities for Patrol Meetings and camps with
the help of an Assistant Patrol Leader and subject to the advice of the
Scout Leader and the Patrol Leaders' Council.
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Assistant Patrol Leaders: An Assistant Patrol Leader is a Scout selected by the
Patrol Leader with the approval of the Scout Leader and the Patrol Leaders'
Council, to assist the P.L. and to take the P.L.'s place when absent.
Patrol In Council: The Patrol In Council is a meeting of all the Scouts in a Patrol
for discussion of its affairs, under the leadership of the Patrol Leader.
Leadership Opportunities: All Scouts should have opportunities to learn and
practice Leadership skills. Often this will include activities and groupings outside
the formal Patrol Structure.
Patrol Leaders' Council: The Patrol Leaders' Council is a body composed of the
Senior Patrol Leader, if any, and the Patrol Leaders. Assistant Patrol Leaders
may also be members. The Adult Leaders of the Troop, if present, should act in
an advisory capacity only.
The Senior Patrol Leader should be the chairperson of the Patrol Leader’s Council
and if no Senior Patrol Leader has been appointed any experienced Patrol Leader
may be elected.
The Patrol Leaders' Council is responsible for arranging the programme of Troop
activities and for internal administration, including the expenditure of Troop
funds. It is also a medium for much of the training of Patrol Leaders.
The Patrol Leaders' Council will meet as a Court of Honour to consider matters of
discipline or matters affecting the honour of the Troop. On these occasions, the
presence of Assistant Patrol Leaders is not desirable.
(h) Senior Patrol Leader: A Senior Patrol Leader may be appointed by the Scout
Leader in consultation with the Patrol Leaders' Council.
A Senior Patrol Leader must have leadership ability and have served as a Patrol
Leader for at least six months. The Senior Patrol Leader continues to lead a
Patrol of Scouts and is chairperson of the Patrol Leaders Council.
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