• Ensures that quality adult leadership is recruited and trained. In case the Scoutmaster is absent, a qualified Assistant Scoutmaster is assigned. If the Scoutmaster is unable to serve, a replacement is recruited
• Provides adequate meeting facilities
• Advises the Scoutmaster on policies relating to Boy Scouting and the chartered organization
• Supports leaders in carrying out the program
• Is responsible for finances, adequate funds, and disbursements in line with the approved budget plan
• Obtains, maintains, and properly cares for troop property
• Ensures the troop has an outdoor program (minimum 10 days and nights per year)
• Serves on boards of review and courts of honor.
• Supports the Scoutmaster in working with individual boys and problems that may affect the overall troop program
• Provides for the special needs and assistance some boys may require
• Helps with the Friends of Scouting campaign
• Assists the Scoutmaster with handling boy behavioral problems

The Scoutmaster is the adult leader responsible for the public image and program of the troop. The Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmasters work directly with the Scouts. The importance of the Scoutmaster’s job is reflected in the fact that the quality of guidance will affect every youth and adult involved in the troop. The Scoutmaster is appointed by the head of the chartered organization. The Scoutmaster's duties include:

• Train and guide boy leaders
• Work with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys
• Use the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting. Meet regularly with adult leaders to coordinate efforts in support of the program
• Meet regularly with the patrol leaders council for training and coordination in planning troop activities
• Attend all troop meetings or when necessary, arrange for a qualified adult substitute
• Attend Troop committee meetings
• Conduct periodic parents' sessions to share the program and encourage parent participation and cooperation
• Take part in annual membership inventory and uniform inspection, charter review meeting, and charter presentation