| Scouts of Australia is legally
incorporated as a national association under the Corporations Law and operates
as a central umbrella organization. The Scout clubs affiliated with Scouts
of Australia are not controlled by it but retain their independence as autonomous
local associations of scouts. Scouts of Australia is an association of the
members of scout clubs. |
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| The internal organization of
Scouts of Australia is simply structured to ensure resources stay with Scouts
and Scout Clubs. There are only five categories of memberhip, four of them
at the club level, and only three levels of organization. The management
and administration is representative and accountable. |
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| Scouts and other members of affiliated Scout
Clubs become members of Scouts of Australia, registered as:- |
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Scouts. |
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Committee Members. |
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Scout Advisors. |
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Auxillary Members. |
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Associate Members. |
| The Council is composed of delegates
elected by the members and a few special advisers elected at general meetings. |
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| The management committee or directors
of up to 9 Councillors is appointed annually by the Council. |
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