Group: National Board
If a council board approves a proposal, what happens then?
If a council board approves a proposal, they may send it directly to GSUSA prior to the established deadline. However, it’s best if the council which approves the proposal sends it to all other Girl Scout Councils, asking…
Read More »Who are our National Board members?
For a list of members on the National Board of Directors, visit this page. GSUSA’s listing can be found here.
Read More »What does it mean to have geographic diversity? Do all six geographical regions need to be represented on the board?
Article X of the Constitution requires that the National Board be representative at all times of the various geographical areas of the country. Article IX of the Bylaws sets forth the geographical areas. Source: 2017 Board Slate Frequently…
Read More »What are the terms of office for officers?
Officers serve a three‐year term beginning at the time of the installation at the session when elected and ending upon the installation of their successors at the next regular session of the National Council. Each person shall serve…
Read More »Why do we use the single slate?
The single slate by the NBDC is called for by Article XII, Section 9 of the GSUSA Constitution, which states: “The committee shall present at each regular session of the National Council a single slate of nominees for:…
Read More »What does a “single slate” mean?
A single slate means that the National Board Development Committee nominates only one person for each position. This is in contrast to presenting, for example, three candidates to choose from for each position. Source: 2017 Board Slate Frequently…
Read More »Do national delegates vote on the slate as a whole or one candidate at a time?
If there is only one nominee for each position to be elected, then in accordance with the GSUSA Constitution, Article XII, Section 12, the nominees are elected by acclamation, which means the presiding officer declares all the nominees…
Read More »Who determines the NCS Discussion Topic(s)?
Discussion topics are determined via proposals submitted by either a local council or the National Board and follow the procedures for proposal submission and approval. Related FAQ:
Read More »Who can amend the GSUSA Bylaws?
Either the National Council or the National Board. Source: Constitution/ARTICLE XVI/BYLAWS
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