A credential from GSUSA granting councils the right to develop, manage, and maintain Girl Scouting in a specified area of jurisdiction.
Related FAQ:
What does it mean when GSUSA issues a charter to a council?
A Girl Scout council charter is a credential issued by GSUSA and defines the relationship between a council and GSUSA. It binds the elements of Girl Scouting across the nation into one large and cohesive Girl Scout Movement and gives us a common purpose. It grants the right to develop, manage, and maintain Girl Scouting in a specified area of jurisdiction and to call itself a Girl Scout council.
Source: Credentials/GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL CHARTER
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