we serve units!

Commissioners are Scouting’s first line of support for units and leaders. We are coaches, friends, and mentors as we help unit leaders deliver the Scouting Promise. Some have described the role as Scouting’s “customer service department”, meaning that we are responsible for customer satisfaction and quality control. That’s a tall order!

Simply put, a Commissioner stands in the gap with leaders who may be either new in their position and have questions about how to best work with the boys to deliver on the Promise of Scouting, or to be on hand to be representatives of their District and of the Council. They may, from time to time, even be asked to help find and recruit new leaders for the unit or to work with the Chartering Organization to assure that the unit is operating at peak efficiency. Regardless of the details, our job is to be behind the scenes, supporting the unit and its leaders, helping them reach the highest level possible on their Journey to Excellence.

The Laurel Highlands Council has assigned a team of professionals headed by a Field Director to support each area and district. The professional who works with the Commissioner Staff is called a Unit Service Executive. You can find the contact information for your "USE" here.

How is the District Commissioner Chosen?
The district nominating committee with confirmation of the district committee recommends a District Commission for approval by the Council Commissioner with confirmation of the Council Executive Board. The District Commissioner then recruits Assistant District Commissioners and Unit Commissioners who provide direct service to the units and who act as their units' first point of contact for any assistance their units require.

How are Commissioners Chosen?
The entire Commissioner Staff is appointed by the District Commissioner. This includes Assistant District Commissioners, Roundtable Commissioners and the most important of all, Unit Commissioners. If you would like to learn more, click here.

Find out more information on the National Commissioners website.

To learn more about the history of Commissioner Service, click here.