Governance
"The ultimate responsibility for the Girl Scout Movement rests with its members."
— Preamble to the Constitution of Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland is governed by an efficient and effective democratic process that includes the core values of a representative democracy, access to decision-makers, and participatory involvement valued at all levels of the council.
Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland is a membership organization with volunteers, parents/caregivers, and girls actively engaged in the strategic policy direction of the Council.
Some board members bring a wealth of Girl Scout knowledge, while others bring expertise in areas such as strategic thinking, communications, experience in governance (audit, investments and finance) and decision-making.
Board of Directors
Our volunteer board of directors guides the Girl Scout Movement here at Ohio’s Heartland. In addition to five executive officers and 16 members at large, our board also includes two girl members in grades 9-12.
Current Members 
Position Descriptions and Applications
Delegates
Delegates and alternate delegates serve as a corporate member of the Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Council to communicate governance information between the board of directors and the service unit that elected them. Delegates and alternates represent the voice of the service unit to the Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting of the council.
Each delegate and alternate is required to complete specialized training for the position. That training is found on gsLearn. Search for it in the content library. The information you will need can be found below and on gsLearn.
The Girl Scout Delegate Advisory Council
The Girl Scouts Delegate Advisory Council is a group of Girl Scouts aged 14 and up who are offered the opportunity to develop their skills relating to leadership, taking initiative, time management, and working together as a team while having an impact on their council. They achieve this through the creation and execution of the Girl Scouts Skills Summit event, made by and for Girl Scouts of the same age (Cadette, Senior, Ambassador). They will also be given the opportunity to speak directly to staff members of the council on their experiences as Girl Scouts. Providing feedback directly to staff is a way they can be empowered to make positive changes in their community and their Girl Scout council. Lastly, Council members will be periodically meeting with other adults the community who will educate them on topics they themselves request, such as finance, travelling abroad, college life, mental health, etc. The GSDAC strives to be Girl-Led in all ways.
Delegate Forums
National Delegates
Annual Meeting
Delegate Resources
Special 57th National Council Session Livestream
