National Council Delegates serve as Girl Scouts Nation's Capital voting members at the National Council Session. They engage and gather feedback from Girl Scout members in our council, learn about proposals, take action to be the voice of Girl Scouts Nation's Capital during the National Council Session. They then bring back information to share locally.
National delegate responsibilities:
• Attend all local orientation and preparation meetings prior to the National Convention.
• Study the National Council Meeting agenda.
• Understand Girl Scouts Nation's Capital stance on actions to be taken by the National Council (delegates may vote independently, based on the best interests of Girl Scouting as a whole).
• Attend all National Council meetings and report National Council actions to Girl Scouts Nation Capital members.
• Know parliamentary procedures and how to use them.
• Participate as a national delegate for the entire three-year period.
A national delegate must be:
• A citizen of the United States of America.
• A registered member of Girl Scouts Nation's Capital.
• Fourteen years of age or older.
• Able to represent the points of view of various ethnic, racial, educational, civic, religious, and socioeconomic groups.
• Willing to prepare thoroughly on the issues and business that will come before the National Council.
