Boy Scout Troop 236 - Senior Patrol Leader

Senior Patrol Leader

Serving as Senior Patrol Leader can apply towards Positions of Responsibility requirements for Star, Life, and Eagle.

Selection:	Elected
Selected by:	Youth troop members
Reports to:	Scoutmaster

Job Description:

The Senior Patrol Leader is the youth head of the troop. All other youth positions report to him, directly or indirectly. He is elected by the troop's youth members as a whole, usually to serve a 6- or 12-month term.

Responsibilities:

Runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference.
Runs the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meetings.
Appoints other troop junior leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster.
Assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders.
Assists the Scoutmaster with junior leader training.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform.
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
Shows Scout spirit.