{"number":"4a.1","body":"","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThis POR 4a.1 outlines the principles underpinning our organisation and structures. It provides essential context for understanding how our teams operate and deliver our mission.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E4a.1.1 Our fundamentals\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4a.1.1.1 Our fundamentals\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe Scouts\u2019 fundamentals are set out in POR Chapter 1.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E4a.1.2 We operate in teams\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4a.1.2.1 Team-based operation\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOur volunteers operate in teams. Each team has a defined purpose and a set of tasks to achieve, as outlined in its \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/local-teams/\u0022 title=\u0022Local teams\u0022\u003Eteam description\u003C/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEach team consists of Team Leaders and Team Members. The Team Leader of each Leadership Team is called the Lead Volunteer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMembers of a team must work together to fulfil the team\u2019s purpose and team description.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EResponsibility for tasks lies with the team. Team Leaders are accountable for ensuring the team achieves its purpose, while the team\u2019s members agree amongst themselves how their tasks will be achieved.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEach team member must understand their team\u2019s purpose and their own individual contribution to it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4a.1.2.2 Sub-teams\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhere appropriate, any team except a Section Team may establish sub-teams. A sub-team must have a clear purpose, and their creation must be agreed by the Group, District or County Leadership Team as appropriate (see POR 4c.1.2, 4c.2.3 and 4c.3.2 respectively).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E4a.1.3 Programme delivery is at the core\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4a.1.3.1 Core purpose \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/strong\u003EWe deliver skills for life to young people and we do that through the delivery of an inspiring programme enjoyed by and accessible to all young people (POR 4b.5).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDelivery of safe, fun, enjoyable and high-quality programme is therefore at the core of what we do.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4a.1.3.2 Role of section teams\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ESection Teams are responsible for coordinating and delivering an inspiring programme to young people.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4a.1.3.3 Role of all other teams\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAll other teams must ensure that their focus is supporting Section Teams to deliver the programme. This support may be direct or indirect and is described in the team\u2019s team description.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E4a.1.4 Governance and Trustee Boards\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4a.1.4.1 We are a Federation\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EEach Group, District and County must operate as if they are a charity in law. 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