Delegate Process

Operational Unit Delegates Process

Delegates will represent your region for the 2026-2027 Girl Scout year. Girls (14+) and adult members will liaise between the council's board of directors, staff members, and the constituents they represent.

Applications open August 24 - September 23.
Voting will take place September 24 - September 30.
Results will be announced October 1.

Click here to download the complete Operational Unit Delegate job description

Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Delegate Process

There are two different types of Girl Scout delegates: council delegates and national delegates.

Council Delegates have the right to vote at the council’s annual meeting on items such as electing officers, considering amendments to council bylaws, and key issues affecting the council and Girl Scouts of the USA, and other business appropriate for the meeting.

National Delegates attend the GSUSA national session which is held every three years to vote on proposals and constitutional changes, be the voice of the council for membership, help set the strategic direction, and help establish requirements for credentials.

2026-2027 Operational Unit Delegate Process

There are many ways to volunteer with Girl Scouts in addition to being a troop leader. One great opportunity that requires a minimal time commitment is the role of Operational Unit Delegate.

Serving as an Operational Unit Delegate is a great way to have your views shared with the council's Board of Directors and it is a great addition to college applications for teen Girl Scouts.

Any registered member, 14 years and older, may become an operational unit delegate. Mother/Daughter delegates are welcome!

Operational Unit Delegates are the liaisons between the board of directors, council staff and the constituents they represent.

A delegate's responsibilities include:

Attends the Annual Delegate Meeting * (Tuesday, October 26, 2027) and Delegate Forums:
- Delegate Forum 1: December 1, 2026, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm, Virtual
- Delegate Forum 2: March 18, 2027, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm, Virtual
- Proposal Review Session: August 2027, Virtual (if needed)
Offers input to the Board of Directors through discussions at the Delegate Forums and the Annual Delegate Meeting.
Votes on issues affecting the entire Council and reports results back to the Operational Unit membership.
Maintains communication with Operational Unit membership.

Qualifications:

Maintains membership in GSUSA.
Demonstrates knowledge of the Girl Scout Movement and interest in policy influencing.
Exercises flexibility, open-mindedness, sound judgment, and objectivity when analyzing issues.
Demonstrates good communications skills.
Demonstrates a willingness to devote sufficient time to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
Demonstrates the ability to develop a working relationship with other volunteers.
Meets eligibility requirements of the operational unit delegate policies and procedures.
Supports Council goals.