A candidate must be over the age of 16, be a person of wide experience and be a member of a Member Organisation of WAGGGS.
The ability to use English as a working language is required for anyone elected as a World Board member. The individual must be able to read and understand documents and to fully participate in discussions on complex topics. An important part of the World Board’s role involves governance and ensuring compliance with UK charity law.
A World Board member cannot serve as a President, Chief Commissioner, National Board member, International Commissioner, or be an employee of WAGGGS or their Member Organisation. Any individual employed or holding a significant position in their Member Organisation can still be nominated and elected, but the individual will be asked to relinquish this role within six months of being elected to the World Board.
UK Charity law does not permit a person to act as a World Board member (Trustee) if they have been disqualified under UK charity law. Further details about the automatic disqualification of Trustees can be found here: Automatic disqualification of Trustees