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Country or Region Team

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A Chief Commissioner is appointed for:

  • each of the six Regions of England
  • the three Countries of Scotland, Northern Ireland (Ulster) and Wales (Cymru)
  • BGIFC.

All Countries and Regions have equal status and responsibilities and unless otherwise stated the term 'Country or Region' applies equally to BGIFC.

The Country/Region team consists of the:

  • Chief Commissioner
  • Deputy Chief Commissioner(s) where appointed
  • County Commissioners within the Country/Region
  • Treasurer
  • Advisers and/or Coordinators
  • Chairmen of sub-committees
  • Trainers
  • Trefoil Guild Chairman
  • President and Vice-Presidents.

Each Country and Region has an Executive Committee that is appointed according to the Country or Region constitution. Country and Region Executive Committees are responsible to the Executive Committee of Girlguiding UK for the administration of guiding in their area.

The Country/Region Chief Commissioner chairs the Country or Region Executive Committee and represents her Country or Region on the Executive Committee of Girlguiding UK.

Each Country and Region may also have a Council or similar body appointed according to the terms of its constitution.

It may also have a Junior Council, Forum or Panel with its own constitution or terms of reference.

The Executive Committee usually meets at least four times a year.

The Executive Committee appoints sub-committees to advise and assist it. The Executive Committee may in some circumstances delegate certain of its powers to its sub-committees or to individual members.

From time to time the Executive Committee appoints ad hoc committees or groups to deal with specific tasks. These are normally dissolved when the task is completed. Each Country or Region has an administrative office with a small number of professional staff.

Page last updated: 1/13/2012