{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EImplementation\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce a decision has been made to change boundaries a clear change process needs to be devised and implemented. The details of the process will depend upon the nature of the boundary changes involved. In all cases, the rules governing the specific changes can be found in Policy Organisation and Rules.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EUltimately the County/Area/Regional Trustee Board decides how Districts are organised within any County/Area/Region.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EDistrict boundary changes\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are two ways in which District boundaries may be changed; merger or closure. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages however in either case the outcome is the same.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf two (or more) Districts are to be merged, one District takes over the other. The District remaining incorporates the funds and assets of the closing District and the closing District is wound up both as a Scout District and as a charity. The main drawback of this method is that since the merger is a takeover, one District may be perceived as being the \u201Cwinner\u201D and the other the \u201Closer\u201D. It can be difficult to deal with the sensitivities of Members involved in the merger. In summary, the merger process is easier at a practical level but more difficult to achieve without an emotional impact.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe alternative is to close the current Districts and to open a new District to cover the same geographical area. In this case the original Districts need to be closed (both as Scout entities and as charities), and new District(s) should be opened (both within Scouts and as charities). The disadvantage of this method is that it is procedurally more complex than a merger, for example in this case finances from the original Districts should be transferred to the County/Area/Region who then gives them to the new District as appropriate. The advantage of this approach is that all of the original Districts are treated equally and so it is emotionally easier to achieve.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ECounty/Area/Regional boundary changes\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe process to change a County/Area/Regional border is different to that of Districts. The decision to change County/Area/Regional borders rests with the Trustee Board of The Scout Association. In these cases the County/Area/Region concerned should present a paper to the Strategy and Delivery Committee. Advice must be sought from the Governance Team at Gilwell Park or the relevant Country HQ.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EThe Change Process\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are many resources available which discuss the theory and implementation of change management. This factsheet suggests six key areas for consideration when devising your plan for change.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe key areas for consideration are:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDecision-making\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProcedural Requirements\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFinancial Matters\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChange Process\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAppointment of key volunteers\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECommunication\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[]}],"config":null}]},"prev":{"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/administration-and-management/boundary-reviews-and-implementing-boundary-changes/feedback-and-decisions/","title":"Feedback and Decisions"},"next":{"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/administration-and-management/boundary-reviews-and-implementing-boundary-changes/decision-and-procedure/","title":"Decision and Procedure"},"allParts":[{"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/administration-and-management/boundary-reviews-and-implementing-boundary-changes/the-review/","title":"The review"},{"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/administration-and-management/boundary-reviews-and-implementing-boundary-changes/gathering-information/","title":"Gathering information"},{"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/administration-and-management/boundary-reviews-and-implementing-boundary-changes/feedback-and-decisions/","title":"Feedback and Decisions"},{"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/administration-and-management/boundary-reviews-and-implementing-boundary-changes/implementing-boundary-changes/","title":"Implementing Boundary Changes"},{"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/administration-and-management/boundary-reviews-and-implementing-boundary-changes/decision-and-procedure/","title":"Decision and Procedure"},{"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/administration-and-management/boundary-reviews-and-implementing-boundary-changes/finances/","title":"Finances"},{"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/administration-and-management/boundary-reviews-and-implementing-boundary-changes/summary/","title":"Summary"}],"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/administration-and-management/boundary-reviews-and-implementing-boundary-changes/implementing-boundary-changes/","id":46854,"nodeName":"Implementing Boundary Changes","title":"Implementing Boundary Changes","type":"codexPart","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Implementing Boundary Changes","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"","subHeader":"","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80Njg1NCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/administration-and-management/boundary-reviews-and-implementing-boundary-changes/implementing-boundary-changes/"}