The Leadership

Charting the Way Forward. Meet the leaders and adult support team.

CHIEF SCOUT

Tharman Shanmugaratnam

President of the Republic of Singapore

The President of the Republic of Singapore is the Chief Scout. The Chief Scout holds the highest authority in the SSA and grants warrants to commissioners recommended by the Association as well as awards to adult leaders. The Chief Scout also awards outstanding Venture Scouts who attained the highest sectional award— the President’s Scout Award. The Scouting Movement in Singapore is led by the Scout Council, supported by the Commissioners’ Council, Headquarters Staff and Leadership Academy.

Scout Council

Commissioners’ Council

Headquarters Staff

Leadership Academy

The Scout Council comprises both the uniformed and lay officials who are responsible for providing strategic direction and financial oversight on the Association. They also help to ensure the necessary funding of youth development in the Association.

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The Commissioners’ Council manages operational policies and guidelines in their respective functions. They provide the necessary adult support and frameworks for Area and Unit leaders to develop youths as changemakers of the society.

Aiman Johari

National Rover Council Chairperson

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Aiman oversees the development of the Rover Scout community as well as its programme. As the National Rover Chairperson, he aims to empower Rovers in their Rovering journey and help them to discover their purpose within the Scouting Community based on the Singapore Rovers motto “Adventure, Service and Fellowship”.

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The Headquarters Staff are full-time professionals who provide necessary administrative support to the Commissioners’ Council and Scout Council. They also ensure the day-to-day management of the Association.

The Leadership Academy comprises appointed Fellows who are recognized for their outstanding service and expertise. They will continue to provide leadership support and advisories to Singapore Scouting.

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