Section 1: Role of the District Scout Network Commissioner

Main responsibilities

Delivering a quality programme in the District

• Actively support and encourage Scout Network members to shape and participate in the programme, including forming project teams.
• Encourage members of the Scout Network to undertake top awards and support members to access opportunities.
• Actively create and seek out programme opportunities for Scout Network members from your District to participate in.

Managing the operation of the District Scout Network

• Manage membership admission to the District Scout Network and support transfers of membership between other District Scout Networks when required.
• Maintain a good working relationship with the District Trustee Board, to ensure that the Scout Network is adequately and appropriately funded, and has access to buildings and equipment as needed.
• Act as a point of contact for all 18-25 year-olds who wish to take on an adult appointment in the District, as well as those who are solely members of the District Scout Network.
• Recruit, induct and support Programme Coordinators as needed.

Wider District tasks

• Ensure links and interaction between the District Scout Network, the County and the UK Scout Network are maintained.
• Develop relationships with external bodies in order to enhance the Scout Network programme.
• Maintain effective links with all Explorer Scout Units through Link Agreements