POR Rule 9.1 Activity Rules - Application
These Rules apply to all activities carried out anywhere in the world.
b. The District Commissioner is responsible for approving all activities for Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts and Explorer Scouts. This will usually be by means of an informal system agreed between the District Commissioner and each Group Scout Leader or District Explorer Scout Commissioner.
c. The County Commissioner is responsible for approving all activities for Scout Network Members. This will usually be by means of an informal system agreed between the County Commissioner and the County Scout Network Commissioner.
d. The relevant District or County Commissioner is responsible for approving all activities for groups of adults (i.e. where each individual is aged 18 and over). This will usually be by means of an informal system agreed between the relevant Commissioner and the County Scout Network Commissioner (in respect of Scout Network), Assistant Commissioner (Scout Fellowship) or other person recognised by the relevant Commissioner.
e. For special events and activities approval must be granted by a County, Regional or Chief Commissioner, as appropriate.
f. For safety reasons the District or County Commissioner (or their representatives) of the area where the activity takes place has an overriding authority to direct that it should be postponed, stopped or cancelled.
g. There are additional requirements for the District/County Commissioners approval for those activities which fall within the scope of the Association’s Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme.
h. When professional instructors or leaders from outside the Movement are engaged separate rules apply.
i. Leaders should be aware of the need to supervise all Members in their charge in the locality of the activity being undertaken, including those not actively involved in the activity.