Governance

"The ultimate responsibility for the Girl Scout Movement rests with its members."
- Preamble to the Constitution of Girl Scouts of the United States of America
What is governance?
Governance is about the overall strategic policy issues of the council. It is a decision-influencing model that includes the core values of a representative democracy, access to decision-makers, and participatory involvement valued at all levels of the council.
What is a decision-influencing governance model?

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form to refer potential candidates for the roles of
committee/task force member, board member, or national delegate.
Read our Bylaws.
Read the National Convention 2020 Proposals.
For questions, please contact the
council's Governance Manger / Executive Asssistant to the CEO.
tasplund@gssc-mm.org | 1.800.849.GIRL