NS - Commissioners/ Advisers

Provincial Structure

Guiding in Nova Scotia is lead by a group of elected volunteers in various Provincial Committees which include the Provincial Council and Provincial Advisory Committees.

The activities of the NS Provincial Council, Provincial Advisory Committees and the Area Councils are determined by the Girl Guides of Canada - Guides du Canada Guiding
Essentials, Bylaws and Strategic Plan.

Volunteers serve in these positions for a three year term with potential for a two year extension, however no position is held longer than five years.

The NS Provincial Council Committee is lead by the Provincial Commissioner.
Each Area is headed by an Area Commissioner who automatically holds a seat on the NS Council.

The Area Commissioners role is to bring the voice of our membership to the council meetings.
The Area Commissioners, Provincial Deputy Commissioners and Office Manager along with the Provincial Commissioner comprise the NS Provincial Council Committee.

The Council meets three times a year to review and make strategic decisions for the future of Guiding in our Province.

The Provincial Advisory Committees meet as needed to develop, support and enhance opportunities to deliver Guiding, in the portfolios of Program, Camping, Membership, Training, Public Relations and International, to our members within the Areas.

The Provincial Advisory Leads work with their Area Representatives to ensure timely communications of suggestions, opportunities and changes within their respective portfolios.

Provincial Teams and Task groups operate under the Provincial Advisory Committees and are established, as needed, to manage specific events and activities supported by
Provincial Council.
These include Provincial Camping opportunities such as Kwahee & Quest, special events such as Youth Recognition and Provincial Celebration Events to name a few.

An overview of the Provincial Structure can be found under Provincial Structure on the side panel and details of each position can be found in the Provincial Committees Responsibilities section.