The Executive Committee supports the Group Scout Leader to provide the strategic leadership of the Group and ensure the effective running of the different Sections. The Group Scout Leader nominates the Group Chairman and their relationship is one of partnership and mutual support.

The Group Executive Committee aims to make sure that The Scout Group has the facilities and resources needed to deliver high quality Scouting in the Group. Their role includes:

• The maintenance of the Group’s property and equipment to ensure it remains fit for purpose
• The raising of funds and the administration of the Group’s finances in a responsible manner
• The insurance of persons, property and equipment in the event of accident  or loss
• The arranging and publicising of Group events and participation at public occasions
• Assisting with the recruitment of Leaders and other adult support, including encouraging parents and carers participating in Scouting activities

The Group Executive Committee also have certain critical responsibilities, namely:

• Having a shared sense of purpose that follows the Scout Law & Promise,
• Providing direction and leadership, putting our young people first
• Taking collective responsibility for decisions and activities agreed by the Group Executive Committee
• Being accountable to parents, carers, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers
• Being accountable to the wider Scouting movement both within Essex and nationally, and to the wider local community

Members of the Group Executive Committee

The Group Executive consists of people who are elected, co-opted or nominated onto the Committee and some people who are members because of their role in Scouting (the ex-officio members), these are:

• Group Scout Leader
• Group Chairman
• Group Treasurer
• Group Secretary
• All Section Leaders (i.e. individuals holding a Beaver Scout Leader, Cub Scout Leader or Scout Leader role)