Bye-Law VI – Committees
6.1 There shall be two types of committee:
6.1.1 those assisting the World Board in relation to policy, standards and management of WAGGGS including constitutional matters, programme and development, finance and property management; and
6.1.2 those assisting the World Board in defined geographical areas, called Regions, in the promotion and expansion of Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting in these areas known as Regional Committees.
6.2 In respect of the committee(s) referred to in Bye-Law 6.1.1:
6.2.1 The World Board shall appoint the members of these committees, giving due consideration to the names of persons submitted in accordance with the provisions of the constitution and these Bye- Laws.
6.2.2 The members of committees are appointed for three years. They are eligible for reappointment within the time limits stated in the terms of reference of each committee. No member may serve for more than six years consecutively.
6.2.3 The Chair of the World Board, the Treasurer of WAGGGS and the Chief Executive of WAGGGS shall have the right to receive notice of, attend and speak at all committee meetings and receive copies of all committee meeting papers but shall not have the right to vote.
6.2.4 The World Board may invite persons to attend and speak at committee meetings but such person(s) shall not have the right to vote.
6.3 In respect of the Regional Committees, the members shall be appointed in accordance with clause 21 of the constitution and such supporting policies and procedures as may be in place from time to time.
Bye-Law VII – Policies and procedures
7.1 The World Board may from time to time make such reasonable and proper policies and procedures as it may deem necessary or expedient for the proper conduct and management of WAGGGS, but such policies and procedures must not be inconsistent with any provision of the constitution. Copies of any such policies and procedures currently in force must be made available to any Member Organisation of WAGGGS on request.
7.2 Decisions resulting in long-term strategic policies and procedures which impact Member Organisations require a participatory Member Organisation consultation process.
This consultation process must include a written announcement sent in advance to all Member Organisations clearly stating the scope, objectives and timeline of the process.
Bye-Law VIII – Amendments
8.1 These Bye-Laws may be amended by a resolution passed by a 75% majority of votes cast of Full Members at a general meeting of WAGGGS.
8.2 In accordance with clause 12.3.1, the text of proposed amendments to these Bye-Laws must be included within the notice for a general meeting which must be circulated by giving at least 60 clear days’ notice.