Dimension 1: NSO - WOSM Institutional Requirements


 

This dimension addresses areas relating to Article VII (Chapter III) of the WOSM Constitution, which outlines several obligations for Member Organizations, such as (a) continued acceptance of and conformity with the requirements of the Constitution of the World Organization, (b) to make an annual report to the World Scout Bureau, (c) to get approval by the World Scout Committee prior to the implementation of changes to its national constitution. In addition to the formal requirements stated in the WOSM Constitution, there are several best practices that express full integration of an NSO into the World Scout Movement, such as an NSO’s participation to World or Regional Conferences and Events, in country legal registration, protection of the Scouting names, logos, and brands, submission of audited financial reports, etc.

101: The NSO is a legal entity with valid written permission from an appropriate authority to operate in the country or territory where it is officially established. ›

This is a WOSM Constitutional obligation. Chapter III, Article V-5-d: “Admission to membership in the World Organization requires of the applicant National Scout Organization: (…) Establishment of its legal entity and evidence of its widespread operation in the territory it represents.”

The requirements should be checked for the country or territory where the NSO is established.

Validity of the documents should be verified (Date and Institution).

Example Evidence

The below are a few examples of evidence which can be used for assessment.

  • Legal registration of NSO/A
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Permission of government to operate
  • Official Statement


 

102: The Constitution of the NSO explicitly includes the following elements: (a) Membership of WOSM and (b) Agreeing to adhere to the WOSM Constitution. ›

This is a WOSM constitutional obligation (Chapter III, Article V). Each element can be stated in the NSO/A’s Constitution, Statutes, Act of Corporation or any other official document but explicit reference should be made.

In the case of a NSA, membership and adherence to WOSM Constitution can be proved with the related NSO documents. “(…) It is the responsibility of each Federation to ensure that all its constituent Associations meet the requirements of this Constitution.” (Chapter III, Article V-6, WOSM Constitution).

Example Evidence

The below are a few examples of evidence which can be used for assessment.

  • NSO/A Constitution
  • Statutes
  • Relevant and Appropriate Documents