World Scout Committee
The World Scout Committee is WOSM's executive body responsible for implementing resolutions that come from the World Scout Conference and for acting on its behalf between its meetings.
World Scout Committee members
Voting members
Twelve elected members, each from a different country. They are elected by the World Scout Conference by secret ballot, for a three-year term. The elected members are eligible for re-election for an additional term, serving a maximum of six consecutive years.
Ex-officio non-voting members
The following positions are members of the committee but who have no right to vote:
- Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson of each duly elected Regional Scout Committee
- Secretary General of WOSM
- Treasurer, who is appointed by the World Scout Committee
- Board member from the World Scout Foundation
The Committee normally meets twice a year while its Steering Committee, which consists of the Chairperson, two Vice-Chairpersons and the Secretary General, meets as needed.
World Triennial Plan 2024-2027
Scouting is at a pivotal moment in its journey! Read our triennial plan to find out how we're deepening Scouting’s impact, building on more than a century of transformative education development.
Team charter
What are the "Five Rs" that lay the foundations of the World Scout Committee's purpose, roles, and norms? Find out in the team charter!
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Terms of Reference
Our teams are guided by terms of reference that outline their purpose, scope, and structure, serving as a foundational document to ensure alignment among team members and stakeholders. Read more:
Youth leadership
Empowering youth leadership is at the core of the World Scout Committee's mission, ensuring their voices shape the future of World Scouting. Together with National Scout Organizations, we're taking definitive action to amplify the impact of young leaders. 🙋 ✨
Standing orders
Standing orders provide a common operational framework and a set of standards for the World Scout Committee and its substructures, in line with WOSM’s Constitution.
They are reviewed at the beginning of each term of the World Scout Committee, and also reference the following documents:
Conflict of interest policy
The purpose of the conflict of interest policy is to prevent the institutional or personal interests of the World Scout Committee members from interfering with the performance of their duties and to see that there is no personal, professional, or political gain at the expense of WOSM.
This policy is not designed to eliminate relationships and activities that may create a duality of interest, but to require the disclosure of any conflict of interest and the non-participation of any interested party in a decision relating thereto.
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Operational framework
The World Scout Committee develops an operational framework, typically comprising work streams, task forces, and Standing Committees, to help implement the Triennial Plan.
Reserves policy
Our reserves policy explains how we safeguard our financial resources to ensure stability, accountability, and long-term confidence across the Scout Movement.
Bronze Wolf
This award acknowledges the outstanding service of an individual to the World Scout Movement. Established in 1935, fewer than 400 people have received the award. For a list of past awardees, click here.
Consultative status
A number of organisations enjoy consultative status with the World Scout Committee.
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Biannual Report
Read about the key highlights from the World Scout Bureau that are creating opportunities for young people to discover their potential, learn new skills, serve their communities, and be ready for life 💜💡