Decision-making
As WOSM’s board, the World Scout Committee plays a central role in the organisation’s governance. Each of its 12 voting members will be elected at the 43rd World Scout Conference, and will be responsible for implementing Conference Resolutions and acting on behalf of the Conference between its meetings.
Nominations for candidates to the Committee are now open! Member Organizations are encouraged to nominate candidates to stand for election before the deadline of 23:59 UTC on 17 May 2024.
To submit your nomination, complete the nomination package and email it to [email protected]
Nomination Package | Files |
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Nomination form | |
Portrait of the candidates | |
Statement of motivation | |
Conflict of interest form | |
Safe from Harm certificate |
Dossier de candidature | Fichiers |
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Formulaire de nomination | |
Caractéristiques techniques du portrait | |
Déclaration de motivations | |
Formulaire de conflits d’intérêts | |
Certificat À l’abri de la maltraitance |
* If the diversity balance is not met in the nomination of candidates by 17 May 2024, the nominations process will be re-opened until 1 July 2024 (Rules of Procedure rule 7.2).
WOSM is dedicated to maintaining the highest ethical standards in its electoral processes. The WOSM Code of Conduct for Elections outlines expected behaviours for candidates and their supporters, focusing on embodying Scouting’s spirit, while promoting free and fair elections, and guaranteeing equal opportunities for all candidates. Member Organizations are required to acknowledge the Code of Conduct for Elections and related requirements when filling out the candidate nomination form.
Before submitting a nomination, Member Organizations are encouraged to review the following considerations for candidates to the World Scout Committee. These considerations stem from the WOSM Constitution, Conference Rules of Procedure and Conference Resolutions.
Candidates and their supporters must adhere to the highest ethical standards in Scouting leadership outlined in this document.
Candidates must complete the required Safe from Harm training.
Elected candidates must consider the interests of the Scout Movement and adhere to standards outlined in this policy.