Governance

Council Governance Overview

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 […]

Service Unit Delegate Allotment

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 […]

Call for National Council Delegate Applications

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 […]

Roles and Responsibilities of Youth Participants on the Board of Directors

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.

Delegate-at-Large Constituent Groups

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 […]

Youth Board Participants

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: January 16, […]