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The '''World Scout Committee''' is the executive body of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] (WOSM). It is one of three primary components of WOSM; with the other two being the [[World Scout Conference]] and the [[World Scout Bureau]]. The World Scout Committee is responsible for the implementation of the resolutions of the World Scout Conference and for acting on its behalf between its meetings. | The '''World Scout Committee''' is the executive body of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] (WOSM). It is one of three primary components of WOSM; with the other two being the [[World Scout Conference]] and the [[World Scout Bureau]]. The World Scout Committee is responsible for the implementation of the resolutions of the World Scout Conference and for acting on its behalf between its meetings. | ||
The Committee is composed of 14 members. Twelve, each from a different country, are elected for six-year terms by the World Scout Conference. The members do not represent their country but the interests of the Movement as a whole. The Secretary General, and the Treasurer, of the World Organization of the Scout Movement are ex-officio members of the Committee. The chairmen of the regional Scout committees participate in the World Scout Committee meetings in a consultative capacity. | The Committee is composed of 14 members. Twelve, each from a different country, are elected for six-year terms by the World Scout Conference. The members do not represent their country but the interests of the Movement as a whole. The Secretary General, and the Treasurer, of the World Organization of the Scout Movement are ex-officio members of the Committee. The chairmen of the regional Scout committees participate in the World Scout Committee meetings in a consultative capacity. | ||
The Committee meets twice a year, usually in | The Committee meets twice a year, usually in Geneva, Switzerland. Its Steering Committee, consisting of the Chairman, two Vice-Chairmen, and the Secretary General meet as needed. | ||
==Current members of the World Scout Committee== | == Current members of the World Scout Committee == | ||
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==Strategy work streams== | == Strategy work streams == | ||
The World Scout Committee has set up work streams to address the top Strategic priorities, as defined by the World Scout Conference. (See the Strategy section.) These are: | The World Scout Committee has set up work streams to address the top Strategic priorities, as defined by the World Scout Conference. (See the Strategy section.) These are: | ||
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* Scouting's Profile (communications, partnerships, resources) | * Scouting's Profile (communications, partnerships, resources) | ||
==Standing committees== | == Standing committees == | ||
* Audit | * Audit | ||
* Budget | * Budget | ||
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* Honours and Awards | * Honours and Awards | ||
==Working with others== | == Working with others == | ||
This is a consultative Committee of the (WOSM) and the [[World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts]] (WAGGGS). It is composed of members of the World Committee/World Board of both organizations. | This is a consultative Committee of the (WOSM) and the [[World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts]] (WAGGGS). It is composed of members of the World Committee/World Board of both organizations. | ||
* 2007 Task Force for the 100th Anniversary of Scouting. It is composed of members of the World Scout Committee, World Scout Bureau, World Scout Foundation, and [[The Scout Association]] (United Kingdom). | * 2007 Task Force for the 100th Anniversary of Scouting. It is composed of members of the World Scout Committee, World Scout Bureau, World Scout Foundation, and [[The Scout Association]] (United Kingdom). | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
*[http://www.scout.org/en/about_scouting/facts_figures/history/the_bronze_wolf Bronze Wolf - a short history] | *[http://www.scout.org/en/about_scouting/facts_figures/history/the_bronze_wolf Bronze Wolf - a short history] | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
* {{cite web|url=http://www.scout.org/en/our_organisation/governance/world_committee|work=WOSM World Scouting|title=World Scout Committee|accessdate=2007-01-01}} | * {{cite web|url=http://www.scout.org/en/our_organisation/governance/world_committee|work=WOSM World Scouting|title=World Scout Committee|accessdate=2007-01-01}} | ||
* {{cite web|url=http://www.scouting.org/international/worldscout.html#wsc | * {{cite web|url=http://www.scouting.org/international/worldscout.html#wsc | ||
|work=WOSM World Scouting|title=World Scouting|accessdate=2006-02-01}} | |work=WOSM World Scouting|title=World Scouting|accessdate=2006-02-01}} | ||
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[[Category:World Organization of the Scout Movement]] | [[Category:World Organization of the Scout Movement]] | ||
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