Over the past several years the council has had a pretty relaxed spending procedure.  Because of this open opportunity, it has come to the attention of the executive committee that the council is in need of a spending policy.  Therefore, the new policies are as stated with the Purchase Order and Check Request procedures.  Each one of the council vendors have been notified that if there is no pre-approved signed purchase order form, then they are not to accept the charge. 

Currently, Section 3 states that "Suitable clothing for the activity and environment should be worn at all times, and equipment should include gloves and helmets when appropriate."

Based upon the review of General Liability claims history, along with a recommendation by the Risk Management Advisory Panel (two Scout executives from each region), and input from the Health and Safety Support Committee, the following change will be made to the Guide to Safe Scouting and published as an Alert on Scouting Safely.