Scouts is a worldwide movement that has shaped the development of youth and adults for more than 117 years. Scouts are in every part of our community and are the biggest and most successful non-formal education provider in Queensland. More than 13,000 young people and adults in Queensland enjoy a huge range of fun, challenging, adventurous, and inclusive activities.

The objects and functions of the Executive Committee shall include:

1. Marketing and promoting Scouting.
2. Determining Branch strategic direction and alliances.
3. Defining and promulgating Branch policy, procedures and behaviour.
4. Acting to protect the use of Scouts Australia’s name, trademark and registered designs.
5. Managing agendas and communications.
6. Assuring operational and financial capabilities of the Branch.
7. Overseeing operating performance and improvement of the Branch.
8. Ensuring appropriate succession of officers and members of the Committee.
9. Ensuring the Chief Commissioner has the staff and resources to provide the appropriate programme to Youth Members, and Adult Members who participate in the Youth Program (Rover Scouts).
10. Ensuring the Chief Commissioner has the staff and resources necessary to train leaders to meet the required levels of competency.
11. Ensuring that property and personnel within the Branch are adequately protected by insurance.
12. Reporting on the activities of the Branch to General Meetings.
13. Making provision for the appointment of such paid or honorary staff and such contractors and consultants with such roles, titles, duties, terms and conditions as may be determined from time to time.