Job Description: The Committee Chairman is the adult leader who oversees the Troop committee. The Committee Chairman is responsible for planning, scheduling, and conducting Troop committee meetings, as needed. This person also recruits committee members for participation.

A Committee Chairman must be at least 21 years of age, be an American Citizen, be approved by the troop's chartered organization, and must agree to live by the Scout Oath and Law.

Job Obligations:

1. Work with the Chartered Organization Representative, Scoutmaster, and other Scout leaders to ensure that the troop is run in accordance with the policies of the Boy Scouts of America and the chartered organization.
2. Plan, schedule, and conduct troop committee meetings, as necessary. This includes organizing the committee to see that all functions are delegated, coordinated, and completed.
3. Ensure troop representation at monthly roundtables.
4. Secure top-notch, trained individuals for camp leadership.
5. Arrange for charter review and recharter annually.
6. Plan the charter presentation.
7. Attend position-specific training and actively encourage the other adult leaders as well as youth leaders to attend position-specific training.
8. Though the wearing of the Scout uniform by the Committee Chair is not required, it is strongly encouraged.
9. Be a good role model for the Scouts in the troop, and live by the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, and Slogan.
10. Be a registered Adult Leader or Member of Committee and be Youth Protection Trained.