The electoral collage.

There are many ways in which elections can happen successfully and, unfortunately, many ways in which they can fail.  As a Scout you have a the unique opportunity of participating in elections by nominating and voting for other Scouts that run for positions of leadership in the Troop.  For government elections it is important that candidates represent their constituency or electorate.  As a Scout this is already taken care of due to the fact that the Scouts running for positions are already representative of your Troop and its Patrols.  It is also crucial, just as it is with other types of elections, that Scouts who apply for elected positions fully understand the duties of the positions for which they are candidates.  As we prepare for the upcoming Troop elections take time to review the responsibilities of the positions that will become available, think about how you can contribute through an elected or appointed position and most of all take the elections seriously since they will have a direct influence on the leadership and activities of the Troop.