2. Assessment of Promises and Laws
All Girl Guide/Girl Scout Associations that are Members of WAGGGS have their Promise and Law approved by the World Board, as described in WAGGGS' Constitution and Bye-Laws, Article 10.1.2.1. If the text of a Promise and Law is found to satisfy WAGGGS' requirements, is recommended to the World Board for approval. The following criteria play a role in the assessment of Promises and Laws of all age groups: Guide, Girl Scout, Ranger, Senior, Adult Age Groups.
A Promise and Law for these age groups is assessed according to whether or not it incorporates the Fundamental Principles of WAGGGS as laid down by the Founder in the Original Promise and Law, and as required as a condition of Membership.
Pre-Brownie Age Group (approx. ages 5-7): A Promise, Saying or Statement for this age group is assessed according to whether or not it is consistent with the Fundamental Principles of WAGGGS, as given by the Founder in the Original Promise and Law; and whether it is relevant for girls of this age. Associations are also asked to indicate that they have some influence over the programme and methods used with this age group, to ensure that the Fundamental Principles are included. For example, if some/all of the Fundamental Principles are included in the programme instead of in the Promise, Saying or Statement, this would be acceptable, provided that they can be shown to be presented to the girls.
All other age groups: A Promise, Saying or Statement for this age group is assessed according to whether or not it is consistent with the Fundamental Principles of WAGGGS, as given by the Founder in the Original Promise and Law. It should be relevant for girls of this age and show appropriate development of previous promise. A reference to the spiritual dimension of Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting must be included.