Type: Elected by secret ballot by the members of the troop
Term: 1 year
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Description: The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top youth leader in the troop.

Comments:
The Senior Patrol Leader is the focal point of the troop.  He needs to attend as close to all troop functions as possible.  One of the major parts of the SPL's job is to appoint other troop leaders.  He must choose leaders who are able, not just his friends or other popular Scouts. The Senior Patrol Leader is a member of the "Green Bar" or Patrol Leaders' Council.

Age: none
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: Previous experience in a leadership position desired
Attendance: Active in the troop for 3 months

Training: You must attend the troop Youth Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects.  If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort.

Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly.  This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Demonstrate and help develop Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout.  Be on-time for meetings and activities.  You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that the ASPL or another senior scout will assume your responsibilities.

• Runs all troop meetings, events, and activities.
• Runs the Patrol Leader's Council meeting.
• Appoints other boy leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster.
• Assigns duties and responsibilities to other youth leaders.
• Assists the Scoutmaster with Youth Leader Training.

This position satisfies the following leadership requirements:
Star: hold this position for 4 months as a First Class scout while meeting the performance requirements stated above
Life: hold this position for 6 months as a Star scout while meeting the performance requirements stated above