National Executive Board of Scouting America

The National Executive Board is the governing body of Scouting America. The role of the board is outlined in the organization’s congressional charter. There are currently 45 board members.

The board is led by the National Chair, an elected volunteer. Organization bylaws permit between 40 and 48 members which includes regular elected members, regional presidents, and up to five appointed youth members. The Chief Scout Executive is the board secretary and non-voting member. The National Executive Board has a number of standing committees that correspond to the professional staff of the National Council.