Rule 4.37 The Appointment of Young Leaders and Employed Staff in the Scout District
a. Young Leaders (Explorer Scouts)
i. Explorer Scouts can become Young Leaders in the Beaver Scout, Cub Scout and Scout Sections.
ii. Young Leaders should undertake appropriate training as described in the Young Leaders’ Scheme
iii. A young person under the age of 18 years working with another Section must not have unsupervised access to youth Members.
iv. All Young Leaders are members of a Young Leaders’ Explorer Scout Unit.
v. Members of Girlguiding UK and other young people undertaking the Service Section of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award may work with the Beaver Scout, Cub Scout or Scout Sections, with the agreement of the section leader, for a fixed period of time.
vi. These young people should also complete training similar to Young Leaders.
vii. These young people are not Young Leaders and therefore not members of a Young Leaders’ Explorer Scout Unit and do not have access to the wider Explorer Scout provision.
b. Employed District Staff
i. District Trustees (members of the District Executive Committee) other than the District Secretary may not be paid a salary or remuneration.
ii. District Administrators, local Development Officers or other staff may be employed by the District Executive Committee and paid a salary out of District funds.
iii. The District Executive Committee must consult the District Commissioner in making such appointments.
iv. Professional advice should be sought with regard to pension scheme facilities, conditions of employment, taxation and National Insurance requirements.
v. The procedures for enquiry and the appointment of adults must be followed.