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Council President's Orientation

Gain insights into the structure, functions, and responsibilities of a Local Council President in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) organization through this comprehensive guide from the 2011 President's Orientation. Understand the key roles such as Council Officers, Council Organization, Regions and Areas, and Board Functions. Learn about the significance of following BSA standards, Rules, and Regulations, and how local councils operate to serve chartered organizations, develop programs, manage finances, and more. Enhance your knowledge of the Council's structure and processes to lead effectively in Scouting.

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Council President's Orientation

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  1. Council President's Orientation 2011

  2. What Is the Local Council? • Chartered one year at a time • Bylaws–BSA • Region/Areas • Local councils • Elected board and officers

  3. What Is the Local Council? • Local corporation–local business relationships • Community organizations–Annual Charter Agreement • Learning for Life–Memorandum of Understanding • Follows BSA standards, Rules and Regulations

  4. 4 Major Functions of Councils • Service to chartered organizations and their units • Membership/Relationships • Program-quality • Finance – fund development and fiscal management

  5. Council Organization • Council is made up of: • Elected members-at-large • Appointed chartered organization representatives • CORs must be a majority

  6. Council Organization • Council meets annually to elect: • Members-at-large • Executive board and advisory board • Officers • National Council Representatives • Associate members • Honorary members

  7. Council Organization • Council president appoints: • Standing committee chairs • Nominating committee • Other project committees as needed

  8. Council Organization • Executive board meets regularly to: • Conduct the business of the corporation • Receive and approve committee plans • Select and employ the Scout executive • Approve district and unit commissioners • Fill interim officer vacancies

  9. Council Organization • Executive board meets regularly to: • Elect additional members of the executive board • Establish local policies • Determine district structure • Approve, raise, and give oversight to annual operating, capital, and endowment budgets

  10. Council Organization • Executive committee shall: • Act on behalf of the executive board between meetings • Not act contrary to previous board action • Ratify all actions it has taken at the next board meeting

  11. Council President’s Orientation Break

  12. Council Officers • President • Commissioner • Vice presidents • Scout executive (secretary)

  13. National and Regional Relationships

  14. Council Grade (Size) • Current Scout executive grade–100 to 500 • Salary ranges and promotions are governed by grade • Formula for grade is determined by operating income

  15. Council Grade (Size) • Cost of employment is a factor added by geographic location • Governs only the Scout executive’s salary

  16. Regions and Areas • Region and area maps • Region volunteer and staff structures Area support is: • Charter review process • Program functions • Training for volunteers and staff • Access to other resources

  17. Regions and Areas This area will support you with: • Personnel administration • Technology/administration support • Accounting and fiscal management • Fund development

  18. Regions and Areas This area will support you with: • Endowment support • Membership support • Program training/appraisal • Access to national resources

  19. Board Functions • Understand and approve financials • Build and approve the council budget • Direct the nominating committee • Governance and oversight • Scout executive evaluation/compensation • Key 3 communications • Council mergers and consolidations

  20. Other Board Functions Council nominating committee Membership validation Board self-assessment Fiduciary responsibilities Resolutions

  21. Scouting in the Future

  22. The Future of Scouting • Open discussion • Final questions

  23. Thank you for attending. Have a safe journey home!

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