Frequently Asked Commissioner Questions

Question: When does a Unit Commissioner step in and/or interfere at Unit meetings?
Answer: NEVER. It's not your meeting. You're there to observe. If there are problems, you could lightly bring them up when talking to the Unit leader during a private meeting.

Question: When should a Unit Commissioner take over a new unit from the New Unit Coordinator or DE?
Answer: It would be advisable to be involved as early as possible in the process. Jump in as soon as you know the players.

Question: Should you go to a Den meeting to evaluate?
Answer: This is not usually a good idea. Unit Commissioners should visit Unit level meetings and Committee meetings. Going to the Den level meeting wouldn't give you the objectivity of the whole Unit that you would be looking for.

Question: What are the best ways to recruit adult leaders at a Troop level?
Answer: Your best choices are: parents, charter organization members, skilled members of the community, and other interested parties.