SSAGO Elections

SSAGO AGM 2026

The positions available for this election are:

Publicity Officer

The Publicity Officer shall:

  1. Manage and produce content for the National SSAGO social media channels.
  2. Organise the SSAGO Support project and coordinate their presence at events with support from the Liaisons Officer.
  3. Promote SSAGO’s presence in Scouting and Guiding media.
  4. Promote SSAGO at Scouting and Guiding events.
  5. Manage and produce news articles for the SSAGO website.
  6. Provide publicity and promotional support to SSAGO clubs and National Events.
  7. Be responsible for the promotion of SSAGO to Scouts, Guides, and any other relevant or interested groups or individuals.

Members Officer

The Members Officer shall:

  1. Liaise with all SSAGO Clubs, Independent and Associate members.
  2. Be the first point of contact for member queries.
  3. Maintain and update the details of all SSAGO clubs.
  4. Ensure clubs maintain and update the details of SSAGO Members.
  5. Set up new clubs on the SSAGO website and provide a general overview of the organisation.
  6. Ensure all clubs pay their annual Membership Fee.
  7. Check and approve membership lists.
  8. Contact existing clubs that look as if they are struggling to try and provide help.
  9. Grow SSAGO’s international links with assistance from the International Project lead.
  10. Respond to any welfare and inclusivity concerns raised to Team Pink.

Treasurer

The Treasurer shall:

  1. Be responsible for keeping true and accurate account of the organisation's assets and liabilities.
  2. Correspond with banks as necessary and hold all documentation related to any accounts held in the name of SSAGO.
  3. Deal with all insurance updates and queries.
  4. Ensure all annual payments are made in time to creditors.
  5. Examine National Event accounts.
  6. Receive annual subscription payments from the membership.
  7. Ensure the National accounts are independently examined in time for the Annual General Meeting.
  8. Maintain an up-to-date list of creditors.
  9. Review National Event budgets and authorise deposits.
  10. Be responsible for authorising expenses.
  11. Oversee, record, and payout applications to the development fund.

Secretary

The Secretary shall:

  1. Arrange Team Pink meetings, under instruction of the Chair.
  2. Take, write up, and store minutes of Team Pink, Representative, and General Meetings.
  3. Publicise minutes appropriately.
  4. Receive all requests for items to be added to agendas.
  5. Write and distribute agendas once agreed with the Chairperson.
  6. Keep copies of the current Constitution and the historic versions.
  7. Keep copies of the current Policy Documents and Factsheets, and ensure all such policies and factsheets are up to date.
  8. Take over the role of the Chairperson should they resign or step down from position due to conflict of interest.
  9. Be responsible for the maintenance of SSAGO archives and records with assistance from the Archivist.
  10. Be responsible for Team Pink records management duties, such as reviewing records for archiving by the Archivist and storing records correctly.
  11. Oversee the online portion of Reps meetings, prepare agenda items for comments and votes, and formalise Team Pink response.
  12. Maintain and organise the exec@ssago.org and pink@ssago.org email addresses and ensure all emails received are dealt with appropriately.
  13. Be responsible for checking Adventurous Activities and Nights Away requests.

Chair

The Chairperson shall:

  1. Be the main SSAGO Spokesperson.
  2. Interpret SSAGO Rules and Regulations.
  3. Chair Team Pink, Representative, and General Meetings.
  4. Work with the Liaison Officer to maintain strong links with The Scout Association, Girlguiding UK, and SAGGA.
  5. Ensure that Team Pink members are fulfilling their responsibilities and delegate tasks appropriately.
  6. Support all Team Pink members.
  7. Respond to any issues that arise obstructing the day-to-day functioning of the organisation.

Want to run?

Think you've got what it takes to take on the role for SSAGO? You'll need:

  • A person to propose you from another club, who is willing to speak for you
  • A person to second you from another club
  • A written manifesto
  • A photo of yourself

Got it all? Then nominate yourself!

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