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Description

The records and procedures necessary to effectively administer a Group, District or County.

This means:

  • keeping relevant records
  • maintaining records in the manner required by the law
  • keeping accident records
  • handling finances according to the rules of The Scout Association and the law
  • understanding and supporting the role of Chairmen, Secretaries, Treasurers and other administrators.

Questions

  • Do you know what records must be kept and why?
  • Do you know how finances must be handled and The Scout Association rules as well as the law regarding finances?
  • Do you know what records must be kept about accidents?
  • Do you know how the Data Protection Act affects record keeping?
  • Do you know what the roles and responsibilities of Executive Chairmen, Secretaries and Treasurers are?

Delivery methods

  • One to one
  • Course
  • Small group
  • Management game.

To validate this module the learner will need to complete two of the following:

  1. Show evidence that correct financial procedures have been followed in your Group/District/County.
  2. Effectively brief a new Chairman, Secretary or Treasurer on the administration needed for your role.
  3. Outline the correct insurance arrangements necessary for activities, property and events.
  4. Show that you have procedures in place at the Group/District/County level in the event of an accident.
  5. Explain how The Scout Association's Policy Organisation and Rules (FOR) sets the framework for the organisation and thereby dictates certain administration procedures.
  6. Use POR to identify the administration responsibilities and requirements for your own role and the roles of those you manage.
  7. Any other ideas, subject to agreement with a Training Adviser.
And:
Maintain accurate and appropriate Group/District/County records, list and describe the records that you are maintaining and their uses.

Relevant to:
Managers
Other Supporters - (e.g.
ACC (Activities),
(International) etc)