Chapter Chief

• Registered Scout, one who is active in his own unit.
• Must be under twenty-one years of age during his entire term of office.
• His leadership ability is the key to successful Chapter operations. (His election should not be a popularity contest)
• Elected by Arrowmen under twenty-one years of age.
• Presides at all Chapter meetings and functions.
• Represents his Chapter at all meeting of the Lodge Executive Committee, and attends any Council Committees to which he is appointed.
• Presides at all meetings of the Chapter Executive Committee.
• Delegates jobs to others and is manager of people and resources within the Chapter.
• Provides leadership and inspiration to all Chapter members.
• Should be home and available during his term of office, not away at college or other activities
• Appoints Chairmen to various Committees and appointed positions within the Chapter. Such positions may include the Chapter Editor, Webmaster, and/or Vigil Chief. All appointments must have the approval of the Chapter Adviser.

Chapter Adviser

• A volunteer Scouter. Preferably, this person is a mature adult with considerable experience i the Order of the Arrow with no other responsibilities in Scouting such as scoutmaster, Team Coach, Commissioner, etc.
• Appointed by the Scout Executive annually. (In consultation with the Vice President for Programs)
• Is the "coach" of the Chapter Officers.
• Will remind Chapter Officers of their responsibilities if they are not doing their job.
• Coordinates its activities with other segments of Council and District program.
• Advises other adults on the proper role of adult members of the OA
• Is familiar with current edition of the Order of the Arrow Handbook.
• Is familiar with the current edition of the Order of the Arrow Guide for Officers and Advisers.
• Is familiar with policies of the Order of the Arrow.
• Advises Chapter Officers on OA policies and procedures.
• Encourages attendance at Section Conclave, Lodge Pow Wow, National Order of the Arrow Conferences, etc.
• Liaison with the Council Staff
• Appoints associates in consultation with the Chapter Chief and with the approval of the Staff Adviser.

Chapter Staff Adviser

• Is the Council District Executive.
• Works closely with the Chapter Adviser and Officers to ensure the Chapter fulfills its purpose.
• Keeps the OA on the right track.
• Key responsibility for watching over Chapter finances for the Scout Executive.
• Coordinates its activities with other segments of Council and District program.
• Advises other adults on the proper role of adult members of the OA.
• Is familiar with current edition of the Order of the Arrow Handbook.
• Is familiar with current edition of the Order of the Arrow Guide for Officers and Advisers.
• Is familiar with current policies of the Order of the Arrow.
• Advises Chapter Officers on OA policies and procedures.
• Encourages attendance at Section Conclave, Lodge Pow Wow, National Order of the Arrow Conferences, etc.
• Liaison with the Council Staff.