There are many postions in the Troop for both Scouts and Adults.   The Troop runs effectively when those in leadership perform their duties according to the position's Requirements and Responsibilities.

  Senior Patrol Leader

GENERAL INFORMATION
Type:	Elected by the members of the Troop
Term:	6 months
Description:	The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the Troop.
Comments:	The Senior Patrol Leader is the focal point of the Troop.   He needs to attend as close to all Troop functions as possible.   One of the major parts of the SPL's job is to appoint other Troop Leaders.   He must choose leaders who are able, not just his friends or other popular Scouts.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age:	None
Rank:	1st Class or higher
Experience:	Previous service as SPL, ASPL, PL, or APL
Attendance:	75% over previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Attendance:	You are expected to attend 85% of all Troop meetings, Patrol Leader's Council meetings, outings, and service projects.   If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
Effort:	You are expected to give this job your best effort.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform:	Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly.   This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
Behavior:	Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life.   Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Attendance:	Set the example by being an active Scout.   Be on time for meetings and activities.   You must call the Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing.   You also need to make sure that the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is ready to assume your responsibilities.
Specific:	Runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference. Runs the Patrol Leader's Council. Appoints other troop junior leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster. Assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders.

  Patrol Leader

GENERAL INFORMATION
Type:	Elected by members of the Patrol
Term:	6 months
Reports to:	Senior Patrol Leader
Description:	The Patrol Leader is the elected leader of his patrol. He represents his patrol on the Patrol Leader's Council.
Comments:	The Patrol Leader may easily be the most important job in the troop.   He has the closest contact with the patrol members and is in the perfect position to help and guide them.   The Patrol Leaders, along with the Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader are the primary members of the Patrol Leaders' Council.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age:	None
Rank:	None
Experience:	None
Attendance:	75% over previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Attendance:	You are expected to attend 80% of all Troop Meetings, Patrol Leader's Council meetings, outings, and service projects.   If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
Effort:	You are expected to give this job your best effort.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform:	Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly.   This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
Behavior:	Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life.   Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Attendance:	Set the example by being an active Scout.   Be on time for meetings and activities.   You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing.   You also need to make sure that the Assistant Patrol Leader is ready to assume your responsibilities.
Specific:	Appoints the Assistant Patrol Leader. Represents the patrol on the Patrol Leader's Council. Plans and steers patrol meetings. Helps Scouts advance. Keeps patrol members informed. Knows what his patrol members and other leaders can do.

  Troop Committee Chair

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize the committee to see that all functions are delegated, coordinated, and completed.
• Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organizations representative and the Scoutmaster.
• Interpret national and local policies to the troop.
• Prepare troop committee meeting agendas.
• Call, preside over, and promote attendance at monthly troop committee meetings and any special meetings that may be called.
• Ensure troop representation at monthly roundtables.
• Secure top-notch, trained individuals for camp leadership.
• Arrange for charter review and re-charter annually.
• Plan the charter presentation.

  Scoutmaster

The Scoutmaster is the adult responsible for working directly with the Scouts to help them create the program for the troop.   The Scoutmaster trains boy leaders to run the troop by providing direction, coaching, and support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• General
• Trains and guides boy leaders.
• Works with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys.
• Uses the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting.
• Meetings
• Meet regularly with the patrol leaders' council for training and coordination in planning troop activities.
• Attend all troop meetings or, when necessary, arrange for a qualified adult substitute.
• Attend troop committee meetings.
• Conduct periodic parents' sessions to share the program and encourage parent participation and cooperation.
• Take part in annual membership inventory and uniform inspection, charter review meeting, and charter presentation.
• Guidance
• Conduct Scoutmaster conferences for all rank advancements.
• Provide a systematic recruiting plan for new members and see that they are promptly registered.
• Delegate responsibility to other adults and groups (assistants, troop committee) so that they have a real part in troop operations.
• Supervise troop elections for the Order of the Arrow.
• Activities
• Make it possible for each Scout to experience at least 10 days and nights of camping each year.
• Participate in council and district events.
• Build a strong program by using proven methods presented in Scouting literature.
• Conduct all activities under qualified leadership, safe conditions, and the policies of the chartered organization and the Boy Scouts of America.


• Can be male or female, but must be at least 21 years of age.
• Is appointed by the head of the chartered organization.
• Is a non-voting member of the Troop Committee.