bt01 10 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Can some tell how long a Scouter can serve as a Commissioner??? Are you a Commissioner till you are replaced?? Link to post Share on other sites
acco40 95 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Until death. Seriously, some districts have an unofficial three years for district committee positions but for commissioners most do not. There is an award - the Distinguished Commissioner Service Award which I believe requires five consecutive years of active service. So, don't think there is a three year max or anything. Of course, like all volunteer positions, someone can always deny your application. Link to post Share on other sites
scoutldr 732 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 District committee positions are elected annually. The same people can be re-elected, or they can be replaced with new nominees, at the discretion of the nominating committee, but the understanding is that it's for a one-year term. Link to post Share on other sites
John-in-KC 311 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Even as a Commissioner, you have to re-app (pun and spelling intended) every year. DC has a window of opportunity annually to say "Thank you for your service to Scouting, perhaps this job may be more to your suiting?" I've seen my DC ask a person or two to find other Scouting jobs from his staff in his current tenure. Link to post Share on other sites
Beavah 205 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Yah, unlike acco, I've seen some Commissioners still listed on staff even after they had died. Often they "fade out". Occasionally units ask for one to help with something, and are told "Joe is your commish" and they say "Joe who? Haven't seen him in years!" Then the DC finds 'em someone and the process repeats. Good Commissioners can and should stay around for as long as their heart is in it, and they are really into support and service (not just hangin' around da coffee pot with their district buddies). Link to post Share on other sites
Eamonn 61 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Commissioner's membership runs from one charter year to the next. Just like all volunteers. Each year the list should be presented to to the Council Executive Board for their approval. This list is normally made by the District Commissioner, working with the Council Commissioner. Eamonn Link to post Share on other sites
bt01 10 Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 Thanks!! Link to post Share on other sites
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