Gov Delegates Job Description



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	Governance: Delegate Job Description The responsibilities of a Delegate are outlined in the By-Laws. The Regional Delegate is an elected member of the corporation. Regional Delegates in combination with the Board of Directors and members of the Board Nominating and Development Committee constitute the Council per By-Laws, Article I. A Regional Delegate influences policy formation through the following responsibilities: Responsibilities: Elect the officers of the Council and other officers as described in the By-Laws, Article V Suggest general lines of direction for Girl Scout movement locally by receiving and acting upon reports of the Board of Directors and by giving guidance to the Board Amend By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation per By-Laws Take all other actions requiring a vote by members of the Council Conduct such other business as may come before the delegates from time to time Qualifications: Registered member of the GSUSA, age 14 or older An abiding belief in the values inherent in the Girl Scout movement. Ability to travel to Council meetings within the GSEM jurisdiction Ability to represent diverse views about the direction of the Girl Scout movement, despite personal opinion Knowledgeable about the Girl Scout movement in the Region Knowledgeable about the GSEM By-Laws. Ability to distinguish policy matters as separate from procedural and administrative matters. Ability to take constructive approach to problem solving. Good communication skills. In addition to the above, experience in the following areas is desirable: Current or past service on community boards and commissions Current or past service in community diversity initiatives Past service on a Girl Scout Board or Nominating Committee Current service as a troop leader or advisor (all age levels) Current service as a member of a Service Unit, Area Association or Neighborhood leadership group The new council territory is broad, and regional delegates will not represent service units or area associations. When a Regional Delegate position is vacant, the Board of Directors may fill vacancy with an elected Alternate Delegate from the same region.