SMT224 10 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Can one person be a Unit commissioner for a Pack and a Troop of the same number? Are these seperate positions? I note that the official BSA Guidance states: "Commissioners may be currently registered in only one commissioner position." However, we are have some debate regarding whether the Pack and Troop each require a seperate Unit Commissioner. Thanks!!! Link to post Share on other sites
jr56 92 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Unit Commissioners are usually assigned 2-3 units, so yes, a pack and troop with the same unit number can have 1 unit commissioner. Link to post Share on other sites
ScoutNut 147 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Unit Commissioners are NOT registered members of the Units they serve. They are registered as Unit Commissioners with their District & Council & need only the approval signature of the Scout Executive (or designee). A Unit Commissioner can not be registered as a District Commissioner, or in any other Commissioner position, at the same time as they are registered as a Unit Commissioner. They can serve as Unit Commissioner to multiple Units of varying levels (ie - 1 Pack, 2 Troops, & 1 Ship). (This message has been edited by ScoutNut) Link to post Share on other sites
fotoscout 15 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 The answer is Yes. In fact it is preferred because it allows the UC to develop a better relationship with the COR/CO or maybe even the IH. In addtion, most often there is a lot or overlap with the pack and troop adults. Provided this UC is a "get along" kind of person, it can work very well and be of great help to both the pack and the troop. Link to post Share on other sites
SMT224 10 Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 Thanks!! Your replies to my question have cleared things up greatly!! One related question - how is the Unit Commissioner selected? Is there a nomination process that originates at the Troop or District level? Or can anyone step forward and self-seek approval from the District? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
rkfrance 11 Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 How are commissioners selected? Selection process and criteria vary depending on the position. Unit Commissioners are appointed by the District Commissioner with the approval of the council executive board. Unit commissioners should: > Have excellent people skills > Have a Scouting background or be fast-track learners > Know and practice Scouting ideals Assistant District Commissioners are appointed by the District Commissioner with the approval of the council executive board. Assistant district commissioners should: > Be able to recruit and work through a team of unit commissioners > Have excellent people skills > Have a broad Scouting background or be fast-track learners > Know and practice Scouting ideals Roundtable Commissioners are appointed by the District Commissioner with the approval of the council executive board. Roundtable commissioners should: > Be congenial and enthusiastic performers > Have the ability to recruit a roundtable staff > Have a good Scouting program background in the program for which they will run roundtables > Be a good planner District Commissioners are approved and appointed by the council executive board, with the concurrence of the Scout Executive, on the recommendation of the district nominating committee. District commissioners should: > Be widely respected in the community > Be an enthusiastic leader of adults > Have the ability to recruit a complete team of commissioners for their districts > Have the ability to guide and motivate commissioners to visit units regularly, identify unit needs, and help unit adults to meet needs > Be a role model of Scouting ideals Assistant Council Commissioners are appointed by the Council Commissioner with the approval of the council executive board. Assistant council commissioners should have some of the criteria for district commissioners and/or council commissioners. A Council Commissioner is elected at the annual meeting of the local council after selection by the council nominating committee. The council commissioner should: > Have the ability and proven experience to lead and meet objectives through a large structure of other people > Become a role model of exceptional Scouting service to units throughout the council > Be a person with a vision of how a good unit program helps youth stay in the program long enough to learn Scouting values > Have the ability to develop a good working relationship with the Scout Executive and professional staff advisor, characterized by mutual trust, mutual respect, and mutual recognition of each other's role and competency Link to post Share on other sites
fotoscout 15 Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 As mentioned above, Commissioners are usually selected or referred by the District or Council Scouter's. Most Districts are always looking for more Commissioners, so there is really no reason why you could not approach your District Commissioner and ask the question. They will probably do some checking and ask some questions before putting your name up for approval. Link to post Share on other sites
SR540Beaver 116 Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 And then there are those hard up districts that will take any half warm body if they agree to do the job. Link to post Share on other sites
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