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Branch Executive Committee Nomination Form

In accordance with the constitution of The Scout Association of Australia ACT Branch Incorporated (Scouts ACT), the Branch Executive Committee (BEC) has the power and responsibility to manage the business of Scouts ACT. Members are elected to the BEC for a one year term at the Annual General Council Meeting (AGCM) each year by the Branch Council. The term commences at the conclusion of the AGCM at which a member is elected.

BEC Roles

The BEC consists of:

President
Branch Treasurer
Up to two (2) uniformed members who have attained the age of eighteen (18) years of age
Up to two (2) adult Supporters
One Leader or adult Supporter nominated by the Branch Region
One Rover nominated by the Branch Rover Council.

Expertise and experience required

We are seeking individuals with expertise and experience in

financial management and oversight
fundraising and grants
governance and board experience
HR and people management
legal and compliance
marketing and communications
property and asset management
risk management
stakeholder engagement and advocacy
strategic planning
technology and digital transformation

What is required of a BEC member?

The commitment for a BEC member typically involves attending 11 meetings per year, either at the Scouts ACT Office or via teleconference, with the possibility of additional special meetings. As a BEC member, you will be expected to:

Review and consider all BEC papers prior to each meeting.
Attend and actively contribute to monthly meetings and other meetings as required.
Undertake various tasks, including project work, as requested.
Potentially chair or serve on sub-committees.

In 2025 a BEC Planning Day will be held on Sunday 15 June.

Before nominating for BEC please consider whether you have the time available to meet these commitments.

Commitment to diversity

We are committed to building a diverse BEC that reflects a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, socio-economic background, and professional expertise.

Nominating for BEC

If you are interesting in serving Scouts ACT as a member of BEC, please complete the form below.

Please note

Your responses may be shared with members of the Branch Council. Responses to questions marked # WILL NOT be shared with Branch Council.
Details of all BEC members must be registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). Responses to questions marked # WILL be shared with the ACNC.

If you have any questions, please contact the Executive Officer on 02 5104 2717 or eo@scoutsact.com.au.

Nominations close

9:00 am Thursday 8 May 2025.

Title

Doctor

Miss

Mrs

Other

If other, please specify

Given name *

Family name *

Other given name #

Date of birth # *

Gender #

Male

Female

Other

Are you known by any other names? # *

Yes

If yes, please specify. #

Residential address # *

Email # *

Phone # *

Are you of Aboriginal origin? # *

Yes

Are you of Torres Strait Islander origin? # *

Yes

What language do you mainly speak at home? # *

What is your current role within Scouts ACT? *

Please attach a headshot photo of yourself

List of Allowed file types

For which role/s are you nominating / seeking ratification? *

President
Branch Treasurer
Uniformed members who has attained the age of eighteen (18) years of age - 2 positions available
Adult Supporter - 2 positions available
Leader or adult Supporter nominated by the Branch Region - 1 position available
Rover nominated by the Branch Rover Council - 1 position available

Why are you nominating for BEC? What expertise and experience would you bring to the role? Please limit your response to 200 words. *

Do you have skills and/or experience in any of the following:

Financial Management and Oversight (Budgeting, financial reporting, audit knowledge) *

None (0)

Basic (1)

Intermediate (2)

Advanced (3)

Expert (4)

Fundraising and Grants (Experience in securing funding, sponsorship, or writing grants) *

None (0)

Basic (1)

Intermediate (2)

Advanced (3)

Expert (4)

Governance and Board Experience (Prior experience on boards, governance training) *

None (0)

Basic (1)

Intermediate (2)

Advanced (3)

Expert (4)

HR and People Management (Leadership, performance management, recruitment expertise) *

None (0)

Basic (1)

Intermediate (2)

Advanced (3)

Expert (4)

Legal and Compliance (Understanding of legal responsibilities, compliance, policies) *

None (0)

Basic (1)

Intermediate (2)

Advanced (3)

Expert (4)

Marketing and Communications (Branding, PR, social media, internal and external communications) *

None (0)

Basic (1)

Intermediate (2)

Advanced (3)

Expert (4)

Property and Asset Management (Managing property, leases, maintenance, infrastructure planning_ *

None (0)

Basic (1)

Intermediate (2)

Advanced (3)

Expert (4)

Risk Management (Identifying and mitigating organisational risks) *

None (0)

Basic (1)

Intermediate (2)

Advanced (3)

Expert (4)

Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy (Experience liaising with government, donors, or community groups) *

None (0)

Basic (1)

Intermediate (2)

Advanced (3)

Expert (4)

Strategic Planning (Ability to contribute to long-term planning and vision) *

None (0)

Basic (1)

Intermediate (2)

Advanced (3)

Expert (4)

Technology and Digital Transformation (IT systems, cybersecurity, digital strategy expertise) *

None (0)

Basic (1)

Intermediate (2)

Advanced (3)

Expert (4)

ACNC Eligibility Statement

Branch Executive Committee (BEC) members are Responsible Persons within the meaning given by the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission (ACNC). I declare that:

I am not disqualified from managing a corporation, within the meaning of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth); and
I am not disqualified from being a public officer or committee member of an incorporated association, within the meaning of the Associations Incorporations Act 1991 (ACT); and
I have not been disqualified by the ACNC Commissioner at any time during the previous year from being a Responsible Person of a registered charity.

If my nomination is successful and I become a Responsible Person for The Scout Association of Australia ACT Branch Inc, I agree to notify the Executive Officer of Scouts ACT immediately and to resign from the Branch Executive Committee effective immediately if:

I become disqualified from managing a corporation within the meaning of the Corporations ACT 2001 (Cth); or
I become disqualified from being a public officer or committee member of an incorporated association within the meaning of the Associations Incorporations Act 1991 (ACT); or
I am disqualified by the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commissioner.

By making this declaration I agree that the requirement to resign from the Branch Executive Committee effective immediately is necessary for the protection of Scouts ACT's charitable status.

I make the above declaration. *

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Approvals

A number of approval stages need to be completed before this submission can be accepted.

Executive Officer

Appropriate approvers from the Executive Officer group will be automatically allocated for this approval stage.

Branch Office Processing

Appropriate approvers from the Branch Office Processing group will be automatically allocated for this approval stage.