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15 changes: 14 additions & 1 deletion .gitignore
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\begin{document}
\def \Title {Code of Conduct}
\def \Company {Service Corps}
\def \versionNumber {3.2}
\def \versionNumber {3.3}
\stdFooter
\begin{titlepage}
\stdTitlePage
\end{titlepage}
\begin{enumerate}
\item Follow the Scouts Canada Promise, the Law, Motto, and BY-LAW, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES (BP\&P).
\item Follow the Scouts Canada Promise, the Law, Motto, and BY-LAW, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES (BP\&P) or the Girl Guides of Canada Vision, Mission, Values, Promise, Law, and Code of Conduct.
\item Follow the Service Corps Constitution.
\item No verbal or physical abuse.
\item No mean spirited, unkind or offensive remarks, e.g., be respectful and considerate of other people's feelings.
\item No use of cellular phones for personal purposes during the meetings.
\item No flirting or romantic behaviors displayed during Scouting meetings or events.
\item Work cooperatively as a team member with the Executive as well as the rest of the members of the Company/Crew.
\item Work cooperatively as a team member with the Executive as well as the rest of the members of the Company/Crew/Unit.
\item All communications regarding any Scouting activity sent via email or Social Media must be copied to at least 2 Scouters to make sure the information is kept as group knowledge and for record keeping.
Texting should not be used as a primary tool to relay Scouting activity communications.
\item For all events where members are communicating using a radio, the member will follow RIC-22.
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\begin{document}
\def \Title {Constitution}
\def \Company {Service Corps}
\def \versionNumber {4.3}
\def \versionNumber {4.4}
\stdFooter
\begin{titlepage}
\stdTitlePage
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\section{NAME \& ESTABLISHMENT}\label{sec:name-&-establishment}
\begin{enumerate}
\item The name of the Company/Crew shall be "Service Corps" established under the Charter of Scouts Canada dated September 2011.
The sponsorship of the Company/Crew shall be the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 480.
\item The name of the Company/Crew/Unit shall be "Service Corps" established under the Charter of Scouts Canada dated September 2011.
The sponsorship of the Company/Crew/Unit shall be the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 480.
\item The Company/Crew is part of and subscribes to the BY-LAW, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES of Scouts Canada (BP\&P).
\item The Service Corps Ranger Unit is part of Service Corps and subscribes to the By-Laws, Policies, and Procedures of Girl Guides of Canada.
\item The members of the Company/Crew will endeavour to live according to the Mission, Principles, Practices, and Promise of Scouts Canada.
The members of the Company/Crew will endeavour to plan activities (service-oriented, program or social) which will enable all members to participate actively.
\item The members of the Unit will endeavor to live according to the Girl Guides of Canada, to live by the Guide promise.
\item The members of the Company/Crew/Unit will endeavour to plan activities (service-oriented, program or social) which will enable all members to participate actively.
\end{enumerate}


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\section{PROGRAM}\label{sec:program}
\begin{enumerate}
\item The central program theme of the Company/Crew shall be Community Service.
The Company/Crew may also take part in Social Activities and camping.
The majority of Company/Crew program planning, training, and resources will be directed toward these activities.
\item The Company/Crew at large will determine by vote, other program activities and objectives for action by the Executive.
\item The Company/Crew at large will determine the classification of all events, i.e., mandatory, major, elective, or fundraising.
\item The central program theme of the Company/Crew/Unit shall be Community Service.
The Company/Crew/Unit may also take part in Social Activities and camping.
The majority of Company/Crew/Unit program planning, training, and resources will be directed toward these activities.
\item The Company/Crew/Unit at large will determine by vote, other program activities and objectives for action by the Executive.
\item The Company/Crew/Unit at large will determine the classification of all events, i.e., mandatory, major, elective, or fundraising.
\item All motions must be put forward to the Group.
They must be seconded by another member and require a vote of 50\% plus one.
No vote can be accepted without quorum.
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\section{UNIFORMS \& INSIGNIA}\label{sec:uniforms-&-insignia}
All members must wear a uniform to all meetings, events, or activities where it enhances the image of the Company/Crew, e.g., formal events, community service, or fundraising.
All members must wear a uniform to all meetings, events, or activities where it enhances the image of the Company/Crew/Unit, e.g., formal events, community service, or fundraising.
The sponsor of activities may dictate some uniform requirements.
All members must treat their uniform with care.

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\item Event Wear - May consist of, but is not limited to, Scouts activity wear, special items provided from event organizers or specialized unit wear such as scarves, toques, neckers, and vests.
\end{enumerate}

\subsection{Girl Guides of Canada Uniform}
\begin{enumerate}
\item Uniform - Girl Guides of Canada navy blue T-shirt or tunic.
\end{enumerate}


\section{AMENDMENTS}\label{sec:amendments}
Should the need arise to amend the Constitution or Code of Conduct, the following steps should be followed.
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\section{DISSOLUTION}\label{sec:dissolution}
Should the Company/Crew at any time dissolve or cease to exist:
Should the Company/Crew/Unit at any time dissolve or cease to exist:
\begin{enumerate}
\item All monies and assets purchased and still held at the date of dissolution or cessation of existence shall revert to the Voyageur Council Service Alliance.
\item Upon payment of any outstanding debts, all remaining funds and assets shall revert to the Voyageur Council Service Alliance, to be held for a period of no less than two years as a contingency for the re-establishment of a new Company/Crew and then distributed for the benefit of the youth of said Group.
\item All records of the Company/Crew shall be placed under the jurisdiction of the Voyageur Council Service Alliance, in possession of the Group Administrator to be held for a period of no less than two years as a contingency for the re-establishment of the Company/Crew.
\item Upon payment of any outstanding debts, all remaining funds and assets shall revert to the Voyageur Council Service Alliance, to be held for a period of no less than two years as a contingency for the re-establishment of a new Company/Crew/Unit and then distributed for the benefit of the youth of said Group.
\item All records of the Company/Crew/Unit shall be placed under the jurisdiction of the Voyageur Council Service Alliance, in possession of the Group Administrator to be held for a period of no less than two years as a contingency for the re-establishment of the Company/Crew/Unit.
\end{enumerate}
\end{document}
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\begin{enumerate}
\item All Executive and Non-Executive positions will be elected positions.
\item Executive positions may only be held by youth members who have been registered with the Company/Crew for a period of at least one year.\footnote{An exception to this can be made based on the current group registration.}
\item There should be at least one member from the Venturer section and one from the Rover section on the Executive.\footnotemark[\value{footnote}]
\item Executive positions within the Company/Crew are President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Quartermaster, and Contact Advisor.
\item Non-Executive positions within the Company/Crew shall include Master at Arms and Advisor.
\item Executive positions may only be held by youth members who have been registered with the Company/Crew/Unit for a period of at least one year.\footnote{An exception to this can be made based on the current group registration.}
\item There should be at least one member from the Venturer, Rover, and Ranger section on the Executive.\footnotemark[\value{footnote}]
\item Executive positions within the Company/Crew/Unit are President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Quartermaster, and Contact Advisor.
\item Non-Executive positions within the Company/Crew/Unit shall include Master at Arms and Advisor.
\item Executive and Non-Executive position terms begin and end with the scouting year.
\item Annual elections for executive positions are to be held during the month, 3 months prior to the end of the scouting year.
\end{enumerate}

\subsection{Duties of the President}\label{subsec:duties-of-the-president}
\begin{enumerate}
\item Organize Executive and Company/Crew meetings, ensure all members are notified working in conjunction with the Secretary.
\item Provide leadership to the Company/Crew at meetings and activities.
\item Chair Executive and Company/Crew meetings.
\item Organize Executive and Company/Crew/Unit meetings, ensure all members are notified working in conjunction with the Secretary.
\item Provide leadership to the Company/Crew/Unit at meetings and activities.
\item Chair Executive and Company/Crew/Unit meetings.
\item Ensure all members and Advisors are kept informed.
\item Attend monthly Group Committee meetings, representing the Company/Crew including making presentations, and other related tasks.
\item Attend monthly Group Committee meetings, representing the Company/Crew/Unit including making presentations, and other related tasks.
\end{enumerate}

\subsection{Duties of the Vice-President}\label{subsec:duties-of-the-vice-president}
\begin{enumerate}
\item Act in place of the President when required.
\item Provide leadership to the Company/Crew at meetings and events.
\item Provide leadership to the Company/Crew/Unit at meetings and events.
\item Keep absentee members informed of current and upcoming activities.
\item Execute such tasks as assigned by the President.
\item Ensure adherence to the Constitution and Code of Conduct.
\end{enumerate}

\subsection{Duties of the Secretary}\label{subsec:duties-of-the-secretary}
\begin{enumerate}
\item Organize Executive and Company/Crew meetings, and ensure all members are notified, working in conjunction with the President.
\item Organize Executive and Company/Crew/Unit meetings, and ensure all members are notified, working in conjunction with the President.
\item Maintain a record of attendance and notices of absence for all meetings.
\item Record proper minutes of Executive and Company/Crew meetings.
\item Record proper minutes of Executive and Company/Crew/Unit meetings.
Provide minutes to all members of the meeting.
\item Report on all internal communication by the Company/Crew.
\item Report on all internal communication by the Company/Crew/Unit.
\item Keep up-to-date membership list with phone numbers and e-mail addresses.
\item Keep copies of the minutes from Group Committee meetings.
\item Keep copies of the Company/Crew Constitution.
\item Keep copies of the Company/Crew/Unit Constitution.
\end{enumerate}

\subsection{Duties of the Treasurer}\label{subsec:duties-of-the-treasurer}
\begin{enumerate}
\item Maintain up-to-date records of the Company/Crew financial state, supported by documented accounts or revenues and expenses.
\item Report financial activity and status monthly to the Company/Crew.
\item Submit Company/Crew financial records for Advisor(s) and Executive for review quarterly.
\item Submit Company/Crew financial records to Group Committee for auditing annually in September.
\item Maintain up-to-date records of the Company/Crew/Unit financial state, supported by documented accounts or revenues and expenses.
\item Report financial activity and status monthly to the Company/Crew/Unit.
\item Submit Company/Crew/Unit financial records for Advisor(s) and Executive for review quarterly.
\item Submit Company/Crew/Unit financial records to Group Committee for auditing annually in September.
\end{enumerate}

\subsection{Duties of the Quartermaster}\label{subsec:duties-of-the-quartermaster}
\begin{enumerate}
\item Maintain a record of all equipment belonging to the Company/Crew.
\item Ensure the storage and maintenance of equipment belonging to the Company/Crew.
\item Maintain a record of all equipment belonging to the Company/Crew/Unit.
\item Ensure the storage and maintenance of equipment belonging to the Company/Crew/Unit.
\item Provide a list of equipment to members planning events for sign-out and use at said events.
\item Ensure all equipment is necessary and in good repair.
\end{enumerate}
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\subsection{Duties of the Advisors}\label{subsec:duties-of-the-advisors}
\begin{enumerate}
\item To assist the Company/Crew to achieve their objectives, whether group or individual.
\item To assist the Company/Crew/Unit to achieve their objectives, whether group or individual.
\item Advisors suggest and advise, but do not order, excepting that Advisors have veto powers on issues of safety, or any rules/laws/by-laws that come into play.
\item Special meetings may be held without Advisors present after notification (with complete details) has been provided to the Advisors.
\item Advisors may permit activities without Advisors presence, after approval of details and after the competence of those attending has been demonstrated.
\item The contact Advisor is ultimately responsible to the sponsoring Group Committee for the actions of the Company/Crew.
\item The contact Advisor is ultimately responsible to the sponsoring Group Committee for the actions of the Company/Crew/Unit.
\end{enumerate}
A motion of abandonment of position may be raised after any Executive has missed three consecutive meetings without a valid reason or has failed to carry out their duties without a valid reason.
If for any reason the members of the Company/Crew wish to add or remove an Advisor, all changes in the Advisor team must first be approved by the Group Commissioner of the Voyageur Council Service Alliance.
If for any reason the members of the Company/Crew/Unit wish to add or remove an Advisor, all changes in the Advisor team must first be approved by the Group Commissioner of the Voyageur Council Service Alliance.
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