What happens at sessions of the National Council?

In addition to inspirational speeches and presentations, recognitions, discussion topics, and other agenda items deemed necessary by the planners, the following are things that can be covered and acted upon during a National Council Session by the National Council:

  • Hold elections
  • Amend the Constitution
  • Establish requirements for credentials
  • Determine the general lines of policy of the Girl Scout Movement and program by considering and acting upon proposals directed toward the fostering and improvement of Girl Scouting
  • Receiving and acting upon reports of its National Board of Directors
  • Giving guidance to the National Board upon general lines of direction of the Movement and program.

Source:  Constitution/ARTICLE V SESSIONS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL/Responsibilities 2.