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National leadership

6.8.1.1 Chief Scout 
The Chief Scout is appointed by the Council of The Scout Association according to the terms laid down by the Council.

6.8.1.2 UK Chief Volunteer 
The UK Chief Volunteer is appointed by the Board of Trustees of The Scout Association according to the terms laid down by the Council.  

6.8.1.3 Treasurer 
The Treasurer is appointed by the Council of The Scout Association according to the terms laid down by the Council.

6.8.1.4 Chief Volunteers 

  1. The UK Chief Volunteer is appointed under POR 6.8.1.2.
  2. Other Chief Volunteers are appointed by the UK Chief Volunteer following the UK Headquarters recruitment process. 
    1. The appointment of a Chief Volunteer remains valid until the fifth anniversary of the date of the appointment.  
    2. The appointment of a Chief Volunteer is subject to formal review by the UK Chief Volunteer. 
    3. The appointment of a Chief Volunteer may be renewed for a second period not exceeding five years. 
    4. Chief Volunteers are ex officio members of the Council of The Scout Association. 

6.8.1.5 United Kingdom Lead Volunteers 

  1. For the purposes of the Bye Laws of The Scout Association, UK Lead Volunteers are treated as National Commissioners. 
  2. UK Lead Volunteers are appointed by the UK Chief Volunteer, following the UK Headquarters recruitment process, to undertake special responsibilities, such as the leadership and support of the Sections. 
  3. The appointment of a UK Lead Volunteer remains valid until the fifth anniversary of the date of appointment. 
  4. The appointment of a UK Lead Volunteer may be renewed for a second period not exceeding five years. 
  5. The appointment of each UK Lead Volunteer is subject to a formal review by the UK Chief Volunteer. 

6.8.1.6 Regional Lead Volunteers (England, Northern Ireland, Wales)  

  1. Regional Lead Volunteers (England, Northern Ireland, Wales) are appointed by the Chief Volunteer (England, Northern Ireland, or Wales) following the UK Headquarters recruitment process.  
  2. The appointment of a Regional Lead Volunteer remains valid until the fifth anniversary of the date of the appointment. 
  3. The appointment of Regional Lead Volunteers is subject to formal review by the Chief Volunteer (England or Northern Ireland or Wales). 
  4. The appointment of a Regional Lead Volunteer may be renewed for a second period not exceeding five years. 
  5. Regional Lead Volunteers (England or Wales) are ex officio members of all County Scout Councils in their region and have Right of Attendance at all County Trustee Boards in their region. 
  6. Regional Lead Volunteers (England, Northern Ireland, or Wales) are treated as National Commissioners for the purposes of the Bye Laws. 

6.8.1.7 Regional Lead Volunteers (Scotland) 

  1. In Scotland, Regional Lead Volunteers are appointed by the Chief Volunteer of Scotland. 
  2. The appointment of a Regional Lead Volunteer (Scotland) remains valid until the fifth anniversary of the date of the appointment.  Shorter terms may be agreed.  
  3. The appointment of Regional Lead Volunteers (Scotland) is subject to formal review by the Chief Volunteer of Scotland.  
  4. The appointment of a Regional Lead Volunteer (Scotland) may be renewed for a second period not exceeding five years.  
  5. Regional Lead Volunteers (Scotland) are ex-officio members of all District Scout Councils in their Region and have Right of Attendance at all District Trustee Boards in their Region.