BSA National Council

The BSA National Council is the governing body of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), responsible for overseeing the organization’s policies, programs, and overall direction. It comprises elected volunteer leaders and national officers who set strategic goals, approve major initiatives, and ensure the organization’s mission of youth development is upheld. The council’s decisions guide local councils nationwide, supporting goals like leadership training, program innovation, and community service. Essentially, the National Council acts as the strategic leadership and decision-making authority that helps coordinate and maintain the integrity of the national scouting movement.