The_Rule_Book - Brooklyn Scouts, Wellington

2011 Edition
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(e)
(f)
(g)
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(i)
(ii)
A representative of the Regional Venturer Council may be a non-voting member
of the Regional Rover Council.
A Ranger representative may be invited to attend meetings.
The Chairperson is elected annually from amongst the full members of Rover
Crews who make up the Council membership and will not represent an individual
Crew during the term of this office. The Chairperson holds the casting vote.
Meetings must be held at least twice per year, however bi-monthly meetings are
encouraged.
All meetings should be minuted, including action items. These minutes should
be distributed to all attendees, crews within the region, Regional Rover leaders
and National Rover leaders
Prior to the National Rover Moot each year, the Regional Rover Council shall hold
a meeting at which it shall elect one of its members as representative to the
National Rover Council. It is recommended that representatives be elected for
two consecutive years, to serve a two-year term on the National Rover Council
so each year one of the two representatives is replaced.
The Regional Rover Council may choose to operate an executive with some or all
of the following positions:
Treasurer
Secretary
National Rover Council Representatives
Rep to Regional Venturer Council
Publicity Officer
Any full Rover may hold an executive position, however unless they are their
Crews voting representative they will not have voting rights.
133. NATIONAL ROVER COUNCIL
The National Rover Council is responsible to the National Rover Leader.
(a) The National Rover Council will have the following role: -
• a forum to seek views on matters concerning Rovers on a national level
• co-ordination of National Rover activities
• assistance with National Rover Moots
• To advise on Section issues including:
• Policy matters for the section
• The relevance of the Rover Programme to young people
• Development of the Rover Award Scheme
• Recommend relevant material suitable for the growth of the section
• Co-ordination of National Rover activities
• Provide a forum for communication within the Rover section
• promote National Moot attendance
(b)
The National Rover Council will consist of two representatives from each
Regional Rover Council and an ex officio member appointed from Scouts
Australia National Rover Council Where possible it is preferred that the Regional
representatives will be appointed for rotating two-year terms. "Alternatives" may
deputise for elected members who are unable to attend meetings or who have
ceased to hold office.
The regional representatives should be made aware of the views of the Region
prior to the meeting and have the ability and authority to vote on behalf of the
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