PART
IV
COUNTY
ORGANISATION
.
THE
SCOUT
COUNTY
.
91.
(i)
The County area for Scout purposes corresponds generally to the civil
County, but where it is desirable in the interests of the Groups affected, the
County boundaries may be varied by agreement of the C.Cs. concerned, in which
case the matter must be reported to I.H.Q.
(ii.) A county may be divided for Scout
purposes into two or more separate Counties or Sub-Counties at the discretion
of, and in such manner as shall be decided by, I.H.Q.
COUNTY
PRESIDENT
Appointment
92.
The County President is appointed by I.H.Q. at its discretion, after
consultation with the C.C.
Rank
93.
The appointment ranks as that of Honorary Commissioner; no warrant, but a
letter of appointment, is issued by I.H.Q.
Functions
94.
The functions of the
County
President
are to encourage the welfare and progress of the Movement in the County.
Uniform
and Badges
95.
The County President may, if he desires, wear uniform as in Rule 298, and
badges as in Rule 325.
COUNTY
COMMISSIONER
Appointment
96.
The County President is appointed by I.H.Q., with a warrant in accordance
with Part III.
Functions
97.
The functions of the C.C. in his County are generally to be responsible
to I.H.Q. for the welfare and progress of the Movement and for the maintenance
of the policy, organisation and rules of the Association, and in particular:--
(1.)
To promote the organisation and effective working of a County Scout
Council.
(2.)
To act in conjunction with the County Scout Council in all matters
connected with County finance and property, and in the appointment and
retirement of the
County
Treasurer
and
County
Secretary
.
(3.)
To secure the services of persons suitable for appointment as
Commissioners, and to deal with questions concerning their warrants as set out
in Part III.
(4.)
To promote the organisation and effective working of L.As., and to deal
with questions concerning their registrations in accordance with Rules 131-135.
(5.)
To confer at his discretion, until 30th September following, the
corresponding honorary rank upon a Commissioner giving up his warrant, with
power to renew from year to year.
(6.)
To deal with questions relating to awards under Part X.
(7.)
To perform, or otherwise to arrange in accordance with Rule 126 for the
performance of, the functions of the D.C. in any District during a vacancy in
that office.
(8.)
To give decisions and, where so provided, to report to I.H.Q. on all
matters referred to him as directed in P.O.R. and, in particular, in any case of
disagreement between a D.C. and L.A.
(9.)
To attend, if he so desires, meetings of the Committee of the Council,
under Rule 43.
Vacancy
98. When the
County
Commissionership
is vacant, the functions are performed by the Chief Commissioner at I.H.Q., or
by someone deputed by him for the purpose.
Uniform
and Badges
99.
C.Cs. wear uniform as in Rules 291-292, and badges as in Rules 320-322.
ASSISTANT
COUNTY
COMMISSIONER
Appointment
100.
A.C.Cs. are appointed by I.H.Q., with warrants in accordance with Part
III.
Functions
101.
Such appointments are made for the assistance of the C.C. in the
following ways:--
(1.)
For general duties for the whole County.
(2.)
For general duties for a specified part of the County.
(3.)
For special duties, i.e., Cubs, Scouts, Sea Scouts, Rovers, Deep Sea
Scouts, Handicapped Scouts, and Training of Scouters under Rule 104.
(4.)
In cases under (2) and (3) the special nature of the appointment is
indicated on the warrant.
Uniform
and Badges
102.
A.C.Cs. wear uniform as in Rules 291-292, and badges as in Rules 320-322.
DEPUTY
CAMP CHIEFS AND AKELA LEADERS.
Titles
103.
Assistant Commissioners for Training of Scouters are known as D.C.Cs. for
Scouters (S. and R.), and Ak.Ls., for Scouters (C.).
A.C.C.
Training
104.
One person selected from the D.C.Cs. and Ak.Ls. of the County may be
recommended for appointment as A.C.C. for the training of Scouters, in which
case a warrant as A.C.C. under Rule 101 (3) is issued.
Appointment
105.
D.C.Cs. and Ak.Ls., who must be specially qualified, are appointed on the
recommendation of the C.C., but every such recommendation must have the approval
of I.H.Q.
Honorable
Charge
106.
D.C.Cs. and Ak.Ls. on appointment receive a special type of warrant
termed an Honorable Charge, to which the rules with reference to ordinary
Commissioners' warrants as set out in Part III equally apply.
Functions
107.
The functions of the D.C.Cs. and Ak.Ls. under the leadership of the A.C.C.
(Training), are to assist the C.C., but every such recommendation must have the
previous approval of I.H.Q.
Uniform
and Badges
108.
D.C.Cs. and Ak.Ls. wear uniform as in Rules 291-292, and badges as in
Rules 320-322.
COUNTY
SCOUT COUNCIL
Constitution
109.
A County Scout Council is appointed in each County and consists of:--
(1.)
The
County
President
.
(2.)
All Commissioners in the County.
(3.)
Two representatives appointed annually by each
L.A.
(4.)
Other persons co-opted annually, including representatives of bodies with
which it is desired to maintain co-operation -e.g. Girl Guides, local education
authorities, religious bodies, and boy or other organisations.
Functions
110.
The functions of the County Scout Council are:--
(1.)
To promote the welfare of the Movement in the County, and to arrange for
harmonious co-operation between the L.As. and with other organisations.
(2.)
To act in conjunction with the C.C. in all matters connected with County
finance and property and in the appointment and retirement of the
County
Treasurer
and
County
Secretary
.
(3.)
To appoint, if desired by the County Scout Council. An Executive
Committee, with such sub-committees, of which the members need not be members of
the County Scout Council, as may be found desirable for special duties.
COUNTY
TREASURER
Appointment
111.
The County Treasurer is appointed annually by the C.C. and County Scout
Council.
Rank
112.
The rank is non-executive and no warrant is issued.
Functions
113.
The County Treasurer will receive all moneys on behalf of the C.C. and
County Scout Council, and will keep an account of all funds.
He shall not pay out any money unless authorised by the person or persons
appointed by the C.C. and County Scout Council for the purpose.
Uniform
and Badges
114.
The County Treasurer may wear uniform as in Rule 298, and badges as in
Rules 323-324.
COUNTY
SECRETARY
.
Appointment
115.
The County Secretary is appointed annually by the C.C. and County Scout
Council. I.H.Q. must be kept
informed of any changes in
County
Secretaries
and their addresses.
Rank
116.
The rank is non-executive and no warrant is issued.
Functions
117.
The functions of the
County
Secretary
are as follows:
(1.)
To act as Secretary of the County Scout Council.
(2.)
To register Lone Scouts and Lone Rovers in accordance with Rule 200 (i).
(3.)
To perform such other duties as may be allotted to him by the C.C.
Payment
118.
The County Secretary may, at the discretion of the C.C. and the County
Scout Council, be paid a salary out of County funds.
Uniform
and Badges
119.
The County Secretary may wear uniform as in Rule 298, and badges as in
Rules 323-324.
DISAGREEMENT
OF C.C. AND COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL.
120.
If the C.C. and County Scout Council are unable to agree in any case, the
matter must be referred to I.H.Q.
