The National Council has the following powers:
- Amend the Constitution1
- Act on proposals1
- Guide the National Board upon general lines of direction of the Movement and program1
- Call a special session of the National Council (20% membership required that represent 25% of chartered councils)2
- Establish requirements for certificates of membership, local council charters, and all other credentials3
- Elect the National Board of Directors4
- Elect the officers of the National Board of Directors5
- Elect distinguished citizens as honorary officers of the National Council6
- Elect the National Board Development Committee7
- Authorize contributions for the purposes of GSUSA8
- Adopt bylaws9
1 Defined in the Constitution under ARTICLE V/SESSIONS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL/Responsibilities
2 Defined in the Constitution under ARTICLE V/SESSIONS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL/Special Sessions
3 Defined in the Constitution under ARTICLE VIII/CREDENTIALS/Requirements
4 Defined in the Constitution under ARTICLE X/NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS/Election of Members
5 Defined in the Constitution under ARTICLE XI/OFFICERS/Election Term
6 Defined in the Constitution under ARTICLE XI/OFFICERS/Honorary Officers
7 Defined in the Constitution under ARTICLE XII/NATIONAL BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, NOMINATIONS, AND ELECTIONS/Election
8 Defined in the Constitution under ARTICLE XIV/FINANCE/Contributions
9 Defined in the Constitution under ARTICLE XVI/BYLAWS/Adoption