Decision-making
The World Scout Committee is the executive body of WOSM. Twelve voting members are elected by the Conference with the responsibility to implement the Conference Resolutions and act on behalf of the Conference between its meetings. The Youth Forum elects in addition six Youth Advisors to the World Scout Committee who play a key role in its decision-making.
Through the candidacy and election process, all candidates are reminded to abide by the WOSM Code of Conduct for Elections to ensure a fair and equal decision-making process is carried out and aligned with Scouting’s values.
Member Organizations were encouraged to nominate candidates by the specified deadlines with the following considerations in mind.
Number of elected candidates limited to one per Member Organization during any one period.
Conflict of Interest Policy applicable for all elected candidates
Geographical balance ensuring unity of the Scout Movement throughout the world.
Youth involvement in decision-making as a non-formal educational Movement for young people, encouraging candidates under the age of 30.
Gender equality to promote the diversity of Scouting by representing the worldwide membership, encouraging women to be nominated as candidates.
Code of Conduct for Elections followed for a safe and ethical elections process.
Induction and first business meeting requiring attendance during October and November 2021 (dates and modality to be confirmed upon assessment of the evolving global pandemic).
All individuals nominated as candidates to the World Scout Committee and as Youth Advisors to the World Scout Committee have been offered access to virtual tools, such as Zoom and Calendly, to help facilitate meetings with delegations and provide a fair means of promoting their candidacy ahead of the virtual events. Candidates have also received a briefing package with more information and guidance during the election campaign.
