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District Chairman

The district chairman leads the district and does the following:

• Identifies and recruits enough of the right people as operating committee chairmen.
• Initiates plans and help committee chairmen recruit an adequate number of members to carry out the functions of the district.
• Plans (with the district executive) and presides at district committee meetings.
• Works with the district commissioner and district executive to stimulate and to coordinate the work of the district, to ensure the success of the Scouting units.
• In cooperation with the district executive, provides completion of district goals.
• Represents the district on the council executive board, once elected.
• Recognizes individuals, committees and chartered organizations for their Scouting accomplishments.
• Supports local and national Scouting policies, procedures and practices.
• Helps to secure support for Scouting from top community leaders throughout the district.
• Tracks and attains goals for the district's achievement items.
• Annually appoints a district nominating committee to select nominees for district officers and district members at large.