Gasóga na hÉireann / Scouting Ireland No:
Issued:
VGS- TSC19/2/2023 002 Category: The Scout County
Amended: March 2025
Next Review Date: March 2028
Title: Role Profile & Election Protocol of the Scout County Commissioner Volunteer & Group Support Department Related Documents:
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Revision
Date
Description
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19/2/2023
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March 2025
Updated
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August 2025
Formatting Update
Issued
Role Description
The Scout County Commissioner is primarily responsible for the management and coordination of the resources of the Scout County in accordance with the policies and procedures of Scouting Ireland for the benefit of the Scout Groups within the Scout County, in conjunction with the Scout County Management Team.
2 Appointment Term The term of the County Commissioner will be three years. The County Commissioner may be elected to serve one further term of three years, provided the protocol in this document is followed. This appointment is subject to the approval of the Board of Scouting Ireland.
3 Election and Appointment The County Commissioner shall be elected at the AGM of the Scout County Board. An open call will be sent to members of the Scout County seeking candidates for the position of County Commissioner. Any Scouter seeking nomination must be of Good Standing and registered with a chartered Scout Group within the Scout County where they seek election. The candidate for election will be nominated by a Scout Group from within the relevant Scout County and seconded by a further Scout Group. All individuals nominated will be required to agree to and complete a verification process as per Scouting Ireland procedures. 3.1 THE PROTOCOL FOR THE ELECTIONS AND APPOINTMENT OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONER Day 0
Open Nominations
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Close of Nominations