Here is a description of the duties of the elected Scout leadership positions. Each of the elected leaders is expected
to set a good example, to enthusiastically, consistently, and correctly wear the Scout uniform, to live by the Scout Oath
and Law, and to show Scout Spirit.
Senior Patrol Leader
The senior patrol leaders are elected by the Scouts to lead and to represent them as the top junior leaders in the troop. Reports to the Scoutmaster.
Duties: He runs all troop meetings, events, and activities. He runs the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meetings. Assigns tasks to junior leaders and serves as a member of and chairs the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC). He assists the Scoutmaster with junior leader training.
If planning to be absent from a troop meeting, should inform the Scoutmaster and other SPLs prior to the meeting and direct another SPL (or another junior leader) to run the meeting.
Patrol Leader
The Patrol Leader is elected by the patrol to lead and represent his patrol on the Patrol Leaders' Council.
He reports to the Senior Patrol Leader.
Duties: The patrol leader is the top leader of a patrol. He represents the patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings and the annual planning meeting and keeps patrol members informed of decisions made. He plays a key role in planning, leading, and evaluating patrol meetings and activities and prepares the patrol to participate in all troop activities.
The patrol leader learns about the abilities of other patrol members and full involves them in patrol and troop activities by assigning them specific
tasks and responsibilities.
He encourages patrol members to complete advancement requirements and sets a good example by continuing to pursue his own advancement. See http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Patrol_Leader
Assistant Patrol Leader
The Assistant Patrol Leader is elected by the patrol to take over the Patrol Leader’s duties in his absence.
He reports to the Patrol Leader.
Duties: He helps the patrol leader plan and steer patrol meetings and activities. He
helps the patrol leader to keep patrol members informed. Helps the patrol get ready for all troop activities. He represents his patrol at patrol leaders’ council meetings when the patrol leader cannot attend.
Librarian
The librarian takes care of Troop literature. He reports to the Senior Patrol Leader.
Duties: Sets up and takes care of a Troop Library. Keeps records of books and pamphlets owned by the Troop. Recommends new or replacement items as needed. Keeps books and pamphlets available for borrowing. Keeps a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out. Follows up on late returns.
Historian
The historian collects and preserves troop photographs, news stories, trophies, flags, scrapbooks, awards, and other memorabilia and makes materials available for Scouting activities, the media, and troop history projects. He reports to the Senior Patrol Leader.
Scribe
The scribe is the troop’s secretary. Reports to the Senior Patrol Leader.
Duties: Though not a voting member, he attends meetings of the patrol leaders’ council and keeps a record of the discussions. He cooperates with the patrol scribes to record attendance at troop meetings and to maintain troop advancement records.
Quartermaster
The Quartermaster keeps track of the Troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order. Reports to the Senior Patrol Leader.
Duties: He checks out and checks in equipment to the Patrols. He works with each Patrol to ensure that the supplies are replenished as needed. He makes recommendations for new or replacement equipment and develop the reasons why the equipment is needed and estimated costs.
He actively participates in the Patrol Leaders' Council meetings and assists other Patrol Leaders in their planning. Regularly attends the troop meetings, the Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, the campouts, and other troop activities. He tracks Troop equipment and ensure it is in good working order, clean, and ready for the next activity or campout.
Order of the Arrow Troop Representative
The Order of the Arrow representative serves as a communication link between the troop and the local Order of the Arrow lodge. He reports to the Senior Patrol Leader.
Duties: By enhancing the image of the Order as a service arm to the troop, he promotes the Order, encourages Scouts to take part in all sorts of camping opportunities, and helps pave the way for older Scouts to become involved in high-adventure programs. He assists with leadership skills training.
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