The_Rule_Book - Brooklyn Scouts, Wellington

2011 Edition
(i)
(j)
Training: The Scout Leaders assisted by the Assistant Scout Leader, is
responsible for the training of the Patrol Leaders. The Patrol Leaders, assisted by
Adult Leaders are responsible for the training of their Patrol members.
Uniform: Scouts, Scout leaders, and Programme Activity Leaders wear the
appropriate uniform as set out in Management Procedures.
112. SCOUT LEADER AND ASSISTANT SCOUT LEADER
(a)
Appointment: Scout Leaders and Assistant Scout Leaders are appointed by the
Group Leader after Adult Leader warrants have been issued by National Office.
(b) Qualifications: The special qualifications for S.L. and A.S.L. in addition to the
general qualifications set out in Rule 47 are as follows: -
(i)
Have undertaken initial training appropriate to the Scout Section.
(ii) Ages: not less than 18.
(iii) It is considered undesirable that a Leader under the age of 20 should take
charge of a Scout Troop.
(c)
Functions:
(i)
(ii)
The S.L. takes charge of the Scout Troop with the assistance of any A.S.L.
subject to the general supervision of the G.L.
The S.L. will, however, delegate as far as possible to the Patrol Leaders
Council all internal matters of discipline and administration, including the
expenditure of Troop funds.
(iii) The S.L. is responsible for the training of the P.L.'s of the Troop in their
functions.
(d)
Assistants Necessary: To ensure continuity it is essential that every Troop should
have one A.S.L., and where a Troop consists of more than four Patrols,
additional A.S.L.'s are desirable.
113. THE SCOUT
(a) Investiture: A young person becomes a Scout by investiture and thus, if not
previously invested, also becomes a member of the World Scout Movement.
Invested members are entitled to wear full uniform.
(b)
Programme: The programmes issued by the National Office should be followed.
114. VACANT
115. PATROL LEADER TRAINING
Training of Patrol Leadership is the Scout Leaders responsibility. Courses are provided
to supplement training carried out by the Scout Leader. Course syllabus and
guidelines are available from the National Office.
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