Governance

Overview Membership engagement is a key part of Girl Scouts of Northern California’s strategy as we strive to honor the voice of our membership. Our governance system is comprised of elected and/or appointed delegates (age 14 and older) who serve as voting members of the council. Serving as a delegate is a key way for […]

Below is the roster of service unit delegates for the 2026 Annual Meeting. The nomination period was November 1 – December 7, 2025. Service units with contested races will vote for their service unit delegate during the election period, January 5-20, 2026. The election results will be added to the roster by February 2026. Service […]

2026 Election The 2026 service unit delegate election will run January 5 – 20, 2026. Adult and youth members age 14 and older are eligible to elect delegates for their service unit. Service unit delegates (age 14 and older by the end of elections in January) serve a one-year term as a key communication link […]

GSNorCal’s Bylaws Article I, Section 4 a. Each Service Unit shall be entitled to elect one or more Service Unit Delegates based on the total number of Girls registered in the Service Unit, as of September 30 of the year preceding the Annual Meeting. The formula is noncumulative and is as follows: one (1) delegate […]

Applications are currently closed. The next call will be in fall 2027 for the term beginning at the 2028 annual meeting. 2024 Call for National Council Delegate Applications GSNorCal is excited to announce that the application for National Council delegates opens December 1, 2024! This is a fantastic opportunity for our Girl Scouts 14 years […]

The GSNorCal Board of Directors is accountable for governing the affairs of the council, for compliance with the charter requirements of GSUSA, for adhering to state corporate law, and for matters relating to federal government legislation affecting non-profit and non-stock organizations. Learn more about governance at GSNorCal.

The delegate-at-large position provides opportunities for council level groups, other than service units, to be represented by voting members of the council. The GSNorCal Board of Directors has identified the below listed council level constituent groups, that unless and until modified by the board, shall be represented by delegates-at-large. Focus on Volunteer Development and Recognition […]

Each year, Girl Scouts of Northern California appoints two Youth Board Participants to serve on our Board of Directors. For youth currently in grades 9-11, this is an excellent opportunity to take part in council governance, advocate for their peers, and see first-hand how an organization is run. Application open now! Deadline to Apply EXTENDED: February […]