Last Revision – April 2019
GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA SERVICE COMMITTEE (GLAASC)
AREA GUIDELINES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- SUGGESTED GUIDELINES OF THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA COMMITTEE OF NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (GLAASC)
- NAME AND BOUNDARIES
- DEFINITION
- PURPOSE
- FUNCTION
- ELECTION TO OFFICES OF THE AREA SERVICE COMMITTEE (ASC)
- OFFICERS OF THE AREA SERVICE COMMITTEE
7.1. Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, Alternate Secretary, Treasurer, Alternate Treasurer, Regional Committee Member, Alternate Regional Committee Member, Youth Liaison Representative
7.2. Elections
- OFFICER’S REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES
8.1 Chairperson
8.2 Vice-Chairperson
8.3 Secretary
8.4 Alternate Secretary
8.5 Treasurer
8.6 Alternate Treasurer
8.7 Regional Committee Member
8.8 Alternate Regional Committee Member
8.9 Youth Liaison Representative
8.10 LGBTQ
8.11 Support Committee
9.0 SUBCOMMITTEES
9.1 Chairperson
9.2 Public Relations
9.3 Website
9.4 Newsletter
9.5 Activities
9.6 Convention
9.7 Phone Lines
9.8 Hospital & Institution
9.9 Literature
- GROUP SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
GSR Requirements
GSR Duties
- ALTERNATE GROUP SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Alt. GSR Requirements
Alt. GSR Duties
- OPERATIONS
12.1 Resignation of an Officer
Absence of an Officer
Removal of an Officer
- GLAASC GUIDELINE APPROVAL, ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT
- WORKING BALANCE
- LENGTH OF TIME IN OFFICE
- VOTING PROCEDURES FOR THE GLAASC
- MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
17.1. Interim Action
17.2. Suspension
17.3. Removal/Reinstatement
17.4. Restitution
- NAME AND BOUNDARIES
2.1. This body shall be known as the Greater Los Angeles Area Service Committee of Narcotics Anonymous, hereinafter referred to as the GLAASC.
2.2. The area serviced by the GLAASC shall be bound on the West by La Cienega Boulevard, North to Olympic Blvd., East to Figueroa, North to Temple Street, by the East to Alameda Blvd and the South to the 91 Freeway, West to the 110 Freeway, North to Imperial Hwy, West to La Cienega. Until additional areas are devised, the GLAASC shall have the option to include neighboring meetings when applicable.
- DEFINITION
The Greater Los Angeles Area Service Committee henceforth shall be known as the GLAASC. GLAASC is a group of elected representatives of Narcotics Anonymous groups whose aim is to serve the specific needs of its Area’s groups, and to facilitate ways of “carrying the message to the addict who still suffers”. The Committee is comprised of Group Service Representatives (GSRs) elected from the active groups within the area who elect officers of the Executive Body which include: the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Alternate Secretary, Treasurer, Alternate Treasurer, Regional Committee Member, Alternate Regional Committee Member, Youth Liaison Representative, and Subcommittee Chairs. These members comprise the executive body of the Greater Los Angeles Area Service Committee.
- PURPOSE
The purpose of this Committee shall be the administration and coordination of Narcotics Anonymous business and activities to ensure that our purpose is carried out. The GLAASC shall have subcommittees directly responsible to those they serve. Its aim is the furthering of the Narcotics Anonymous Program in accordance with The Twelve Traditions and The Twelve Concepts of Narcotics Anonymous.
- FUNCTION
5.1 To further carry the message of Narcotics Anonymous through coordination of the activities of an “Activities Committee”.
5.2 To further carry the message of Narcotics Anonymous through coordination of the activities of a “Hospitals and Institutions Committee“.
5.3 To further carry the message of Narcotics Anonymous through coordination of the activities of a “Public Information Committee“.
5.4 To further carry the message of Narcotics Anonymous through coordination of the activities of a “Phone line Committee“.
5.5 To further carry the message of Narcotics Anonymous through coordination of the activities of a “Literature Committee“.
5.6 To further carry the message of Narcotics Anonymous through coordination of the activities of a “Newsletter Committee“.
5.7 To further carry the message of Narcotics Anonymous through coordination of the activities of a “Support Committee“.
5.8 To further carry the message of Narcotics Anonymous through coordination of the activities of a “Convention Committee“.
5.9 To further carry the message of Narcotics Anonymous through coordination of the activities of a “Sponsorship Behind the Wall“
5.10 To provide a Regional Committee member (RCM) for active participation in the Southern California Regional Committee of Narcotics Anonymous.
5.11 The communication of information to and from Narcotics Anonymous
Groups through their Group Service Representative (GSR).
5.12 To provide a reserve of money for use by any Subcommittee
within THE Greater Los Angeles Area Service Committee, as
approved by the Area Service Committee (ASC) group conscience vote.
5.13 In the event a group or groups of Narcotics Anonymous would like to host an event and would like to distribute flyers through the GLA monthly
Area meeting, a written proposal must be submitted 90 days prior
To the event date to the Activities Committee or the Greater Los
Angeles Area Service Committee.
5.14 All Donations, including start-up money, must be turned in 24 hours after any event to the Activity Committee Treasurer. A list of all items to be returned in the Area Storage must be given to the Area Vice–Chair for inventory purposes.
- ELECTION TO OFFICES OF THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA SERVICE COMMITTEE
When holding elections for trusted servants of the Executive Body and Sub-Committee’s, a description of each trusted servant’s duties and the suggested qualifications for nominees, be read from these Guidelines to the nominees and the group as a whole in order to fully appreciate and understand the responsibilities of each office.
- OFFICERS OF THE AREA SERVICE COMMITTEE (ASC)
7.1 The offices of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Alternate Secretary, Treasurer, Alternate Treasurer, Regional Committee Member, and Alt. Regional Committee Member of the Greater Los Angeles Area Service Committee shall be limited to NA members and elected by the GLAASC guidelines only.
7.2 Nominations and elections will be held annually or when a vacancy exists, with the exception of the Convention Committee. The area will vote in a Convention Chair the month after the Convention is over. The newly elected officers will formally assume office the following month after the election. Elections of officers will not be subject to phone votes.
7.3 Two officers in a relationship or living together cannot be signers on any bank account of the Greater Los Angeles Area including Subcommittees.
7.4 The Executive Body cannot express opinions outside what their official duties call for during the ASC (refer to Robert’s Rules of Order and Pros and Cons).
- REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS OF THE AREA SERVICE COMMITTEE (ASC)
8.1 CHAIRPERSON REQUIREMENTS
Five years clean time and a willingness to serve.
Have a working knowledge of the Twelve Steps, Twelve
Traditions, Twelve Concepts of Service and A Guide to local
Service Narcotics Anonymous.
Have one year prior area level service experience
(i.e. GSR or Subcommittee).
Must be able to conduct a business meeting in a firm
but understanding manner.
Must not be on Chex Systems.
Upon loss of clean time, this elected member is automatically relieved of their duties, but continued participation is acceptable.
CHAIRPERSON DUTIES
Prepares written agenda and distributes before each
Area Service Committee meeting.
Chairs Area Service Committee meetings with
the implementation of Robert’s Rules of Order.
Coordinates trusted servants in monthly Executive
Body Meeting.
Liaison for GLAASC to help promote unity among
and with groups having problems within the area.
Co-signer on GLAASC bank account.
Every three months assist in the review of all
GLAASC bank accounts and records.
Responsible for approving the Area Service Committee
meeting minutes before distributing to the Group Service
Representatives at the ASC meeting.
Chair can only vote in the event of breaking a tie.
Chair is responsible for the storage key.
8.2 VICE-CHAIRPERSON REQUIREMENTS
Five years clean time and a willingness to serve.
have a working knowledge of the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, Twelve Concepts of Service and the Guide to Local Service of
Narcotics Anonymous.
Have one-year prior area level service experience or group officer.
Upon loss of clean time, this elected member is automatically relieved of their duties, but continued participation is acceptable.
Must not be on Chex Systems.
VICE CHAIRPERSON’S DUTIES
In the absence of Chairperson; perform all duties of the Chairperson.
Co-signer of the GLAASC bank account.
Chair all Ad-hoc committees or all Area functions; is available to serve as
Chair pro-tem of subcommittee’s in the event there is no Chair or
Vice-Chair.
Responsible for picking up the mail from the P.O. Box once a week
and informs all subcommittees of their mail and makes arrangements
to disperse the mail at the convenience of the Vice Chair. Only the
Vice Chair has possession of post office box key.
Must attend all monthly Executive Body Meetings.
Perform as parliamentarian at ASC meeting.
In the absence of a Subcommittee Chair, the Vice Chair may delegate the duties of a said committee (Executive Body)
8.3 SECRETARY REQUIREMENTS
Two years clean time and a willingness to serve.
Must have a working knowledge of the Twelve Steps,
Twelve Traditions, Twelve Concepts of Service, and the Guide to Local
Service of Narcotics Anonymous.
Must have access to a computer.
Must be employed or have a source of income.
Upon the loss of clean time, this elected member is automatically relieved of their duties, but continued participation is acceptable.
SECRETARY DUTIES
Type and verify minutes with the Chairperson two (2) weeks after each area meeting.
Maintain an accurate phone list of all Officers of the GLAASC and
its Subcommittee Chair’s and Vice Chair’s; responsible for contacting Subcommittee Chairs and Vice Chairs for upcoming events.
Responsible for all correspondence, maintains Area Service
Committee files and archives.
Responsible for maintaining the monthly budget of $120.00 to
supply copies of minutes and agendas for business meetings.
All archives must be stored and kept in the Area storage.
Secretary is responsible for Roll Call on the agenda at the Area
Service Committee meeting.
Must attend all Monthly Executive Body Meetings.
8.4 ALTERNATE SECRETARY REQUIREMENTS
Two years clean time and a willingness to serve.
Must have a working knowledge of the Twelve Steps, Twelve
Traditions, Twelve Concepts of Service, and the Guide to Local
Service of Narcotics Anonymous.
Must be willing and capable of performing all duties of Secretary.
Must be employed or have a source of income.
Must have access to a computer.
Upon loss of clean time, this elected member is automatically relieved of their duties, but continued participation is acceptable.
ALTERNATE SECRETARY DUTIES
In the absence of the Secretary, perform all duties of
Secretary, (e.g., minutes) verify the accuracy of phone list
of all sub-committee chairs, GSRs of the Greater Los Angeles
Area with the secretary.
Keep accurate minutes for Executive Body Service Committee
(EBSC) meeting and Ad-hoc Committee meetings.
Secretary must attend all Area Ad-hoc Committees formed.
Must attend all Monthly Executive Body Meetings.
Responsible for picking up mail at PO Box.
8.5 TREASURER REQUIREMENTS
Five years clean time and a willingness to serve.
Must have a working knowledge of the Twelve Steps,
Twelve Traditions, Twelve Concepts of Service, and A Guide to
Local Service of Narcotics Anonymous.
One year of service as a committee member or group officer.
Must have access to a computer.
Must not be on Chex Systems at any time.
Upon loss of clean time, this elected member is automatically relieved of their duties, but continued participation is acceptable.
Must be employed or have a source on income and be financially responsible.
TREASURER DUTIES
Maintain the Area Service Committee bank account.
Furnish a monthly financial report and bank statement to the
GLAASC at the monthly meeting, and an annual report in December
of each year.
Oversee the reconciliation of subcommittee bank accounts every
three months.
Co-signer of the GLAASC bank account and furnish bank statements.
To serve as pro-tem Treasurer or Subcommittee’s ad-hoc Committee’s
with a bank account if the treasurer’s position is vacant for more
than 90 days.
Collect donations at service committee and furnish receipts
for all donations.
Must attend all Monthly Executive Body meetings.
8.6 ALTERNATE TREASURER REQUIREMENTS
Five years clean time and a willingness to serve.
Must have a working knowledge of the Twelve Steps, Twelve
Traditions Twelve Concepts of Service, and the Guide to Local
Service of Narcotics Anonymous.
One year of service as a committee member or group officer.
Must be willing and capable of performing all duties of Treasurer
stated above.
Must be employed or have a source of income.
Must have access to a computer.
Upon loss of clean time, this elected member is automatically relieved of their duties, but continued participation is acceptable.
Must be willing to serve a two year term.
ALTERNATE TREASURER DUTIES
Maintains the GLAASC bank account along with the
GLAASC Treasurer.
Assist the GLAASC Treasurer in furnishing a monthly financial report
and bank statements to GLAASC at the monthly area meeting, and in the
preparation of an annual report to be presented in December of
each year.
Oversee the reconciliation of subcommittee bank accounts with
GLAASC Chair and Treasurer every three months.
Assist with collection of donations at Area Service Committee
meeting and furnishes receipts for same; assists the
GLAASC Treasurer in counting all GLAASC funds.
In absence of Treasurer, performs all duties of Treasurer except
be co-signer on GLAASC bank account.
Must attend all Executive Body meetings.
8.7 REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBER (RCM) REOUIREMENTS
Three years clean time and a willingness to serve.
Must have a working knowledge of the Twelve Steps,
Twelve Traditions, Twelve Concepts of Service and Guide to
Local Service of Narcotics Anonymous.
One year of area level service as a committee member or group officer.
Willing and capable of performing all duties stated below.
REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBER DUTIES
Attend all Regional Service Committee meetings and
furnish GLAASC with a written report at the regular monthly
ASC meeting.
Represent the GLAASC group conscience at the Regional
Service Committee Meeting.
ALTERNATE REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBER REQUIREMENTS
Three years clean time and a willingness to serve.
Must have a working knowledge of the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, Twelve Concepts of Service, and A Guide to Local Service of Narcotics Anonymous.
One year of area level service as a committee member or group officer.
Willing and capable of performing all duties of the RCM.
Must be willing to serve a two-year term, one as the alternate representative and one as representative subject to confirmation by group conscience.
ALT. REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBER DUTIES
Attend all Area Service Committee meetings.
Assume all duties of Regional Committee Member in absence of Regional Committee member.
Attend all Regional Service Committee meetings with RCM or in the absence of Regional Committee member.
Provide monthly written reports to the Regional Service
Committee.
8.9 YOUTH LIAISON REPRESENTATIVE REQUIREMENTS
One year clean time and a willingness to serve.
Six months experience as a GSR.
YOUTH LIAISON REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Represent the members and groups within the Greater L.A.
Area at the Southern California Regional Youth Committee
(SCRYC).
Attend all SCRYC meetings; take part in any decisions which affect
the Region, and voice GLAASC conscience.
Submit a written report at the monthly GLAASC meeting.
8.10 LGBTQ Representative Requirements
One year clean time and a willingness to serve
Six month experience as a GSR
LGBTQ Representative Duties
Represent the members and groups within the Greater Los Angeles Area at the Southern California Regional (LGBTQ) Committee
Attend all LGBTQ meeting; take part in any decisions which affect the region; and voice GLAASC conscience
Submit a written report at the monthly GLAASC meetings
8.11 Support Committee Requirements
Chairperson:
One year clean, willingness to serve, six months area level of service, working knowledge of the twelve steps and twelve traditions. Will be nominated by the Support Committee, will be elected by the Area Service Committee.
Vice Chairperson:
One year clean time, willingness to serve, six months area level of service, working knowledge of the twelve steps and twelve traditions, will be elected by the Support Committee majority by majority vote.
Secretary:
Six month clean time, willingness to serve, possess clerical skills, and a working knowledge of the twelve steps and twelve traditions, will be elected by the Support Committee by majority vote.
Call Person:
Willingness to serve, must have a telephone, will be elected by the Support Committee by majority vote.
Support Committee Duties
Chairperson:
Chair monthly Support Committee Meetings.
Coordinate monthly meetings support list or calender.
Attend monthly Area Service Committee Meetings and provide a written and oral report to the Area Service Committee.
Attend monthly Executive Body Subcommittee Chair Meeting.
Act as a Spokesperson for the Support Committee.
Vice Chairperson:
Assume all of the Chairperson’s duties in their absence.
Attend monthly Area Service Committee Meetings with Chairperson.
Attend monthly Executive Body Subcommittee Chair Meetings if the Chairperson is unable to attend.
Secretary:
Record all of the minutes of the Monthly Support Committee Meeting.
Assist Chairperson with the monthly Meeting Support List or Calender.
Handle written correspondence of the Support Committee.
9.0 SUBCOMMITTEES
9.1 CHAIRPERSON REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES
The following is a list of approved GLAASC subcommittee’s:
Phone lines Committee, Hospitals and Institutions Committee, Activities Committee, Literature Committee, Public Relations Committee, Newsletter Committee, Support Committee, and Convention Committee.
Requirements and duties for ALL committees can be found in the respective Committee Guidelines.
The following are GLAASC Guidelines for each Subcommittee:
- Every Subcommittee Chairperson must submit a written Committee report at the GLAASC meeting with enough copies for every GSR and Officers of the GLAASC.
- Every Subcommittee Chair must attend the monthly Executive
Body meetings.
- All GLAASC Subcommittee Chairs are required to stay the entire GLAASC meeting.
- All Subcommittee Chairs must be elected prior to taking office by the GLAASC.
- Elections of Subcommittee Chairperson’s will not be subject to phone votes.
- No Subcommittee or Ad-hoc Committee may sign or enter into a contract without prior approval from GLAASC.
9.2 PUBLIC RELATIONS
PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIR REQUIREMENTS
Two years clean time
Six months experience in PR service and an active member of
The PR Subcommittee
PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIR DUTIES
Be an active member of the PR subcommittee
Prepare agenda for monthly meetings
Assist other members in the coordination of special projects
Make sure that the subcommittee performs in a productive
and orderly fashion
Attend monthly Regional PI meeting and bring report to Area
PR subcommittee meeting
Keep accurate records of money spent and maintain the PR
budget of $100
Keep accurate account of literature, tapes, and
all subcommittee belongings (who-what-where)
Attend all Area Service Meetings and Executive Body Meetings.
9.3. WEBSITE
WEBSITE COORDINATOR REQUIREMENTS
Elected by the Greater Los Angeles Area Service Committee
Two years clean time and six months PI or Website
experience
Must have at least one year experience in internet
communications and be proficient in current web
technology
Maintain a current WSC Public Information Handbook
Have basic knowledge of the twelve Traditions and Twelve Concepts of Service.
Upon loss of clean time this elected member is
automatically relieved of his duties, but continued
participation is acceptable.
WEBSITE COORDINATOR DUTIES
Follow all GLAASC instructions on Website
Operational Guidelines
Maintain communication with the Southern California
Regional Website Committee (SCRWC)
Distribute and collect meeting change forms at the GLAASC
Responsible for the monthly Area meeting update of the
Regional Website
9.4 NEWSLETTER
NEWSLETTER CHAIR REQUIREMENTS
Three years clean
One year N.A. Newsletter experience
NEWSLETTER CHAIR DUTIES
Has overall responsibility for the Newsletter Committee
Organize meetings, set agenda, provide focus and direction,
stay informed of the activity of each member and provide
help when needed
Attend all Newsletter Committee meetings
Attend all GLAASC meetings with a written report and all
Executive Body meetings.
9.5 ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES CHAIR REQUIREMENTS
Three years clean time.
Must have a willingness to serve, working knowledge of the twelve concepts and twelve traditions.
Chairperson will be affirmed by the Greater Los Angeles Area. ACTIVITIES CHAIR DUTIES
Act as liaison to the Area for the Activity committee
Provide an activity report to the Area
Cosigner of the Greater Los Angeles Activity bank account
Vote only in the case of a tie at the Activity committee
meeting
Oversee and coordinate all Greater Los Angeles Activities
function
Cannot act on any issue without committee approval
Attend GLAASC Executive Body meetings.
Maintain the activities calendar monthly.
Cannot act on any business without Committee approval.
9.6 CONVENTION CHAIR REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of five years clean time, three years’ service
experience on any level of Convention subcommittee; two
years Area experience
CONVENTION CHAIR DUTIES
Preside over all Convention subcommittee meetings
Prepare an agenda
Insure that committee members are informed of
any sudden changes in meeting time/location
Consigner on the Convention committee bank account.
Must not be on Chex-Systems
May attend Program subcommittee for input only
Act as the primary person between the Convention
committee and Convention Site Administrator/Hotel
representative.
Attend any meeting pertaining to the GLAACNA AS
NEEDED
Provide a written report at the ASC monthly meeting
Receive and be knowledgeable of all GLAACNA contracts
Participate in all financial decisions made.
Act or appoint GLAACNA Site Coordinator
May appoint special liaison(s) between site facilities and
Convention Committee
Submit written report along with oral report to the Secretary
For accuracy of the minutes
Supply reports to all committees as needed.
Serve no more than one term within a ten year period
Vote only in case of a tie
Audit Treasurer’s books with the Treasurer and Alternate
Treasurer
Make sure that the GLAACNA Treasurer is audited at least
On the yearly basis, or as needed by qualified professional
9.7 PHONELINES
PHONELINES CHAIR REQUIREMENTS
Two years clean time
Working knowledge of the twelve Steps, twelve
Traditions, and twelve Concepts of Narcotics Anonymous.
One year previous experience on Phonelines Committee.
Willingness to follow suggested Guidelines.
PHONELINES CHAIR DUTIES
Consult with the Area Treasurer to ensure that bills are paid
Organizes and schedules volunteers
Train all volunteers to ensure they are skilled to do what is
Required of them
Preside at regular subcommittee meetings
Attend the Southern California Regional Phone line monthly
meeting
Coordinate Phone line activities and workshops
Maintain prudent reserve of $150
Provide a written report to all GSRs at ASC monthly meeting
9.8 HOSPITALS & INSTITUTIONS
HOSPITALS & INSTITUTIONS CHAIR REQUIREMENTS
Three years clean time
Must have eighteen months experience on H&I.
HOSPITALS & INSTITUTIONS CHAIR DUTIES
Assume responsibility for all panels serviced by the GLAA. Attend the Regional H&I Committee and ASC meeting. Attend the subcommittee and Executive Body meeting or send a representative.
Attend Executive Body meetings
10.0 THE GROUP SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (GSR)
At all times each group should be represented by a Group Service Representative and an Alternate Group Service Representative.
Each Narcotics Anonymous (N.A.) group meeting should hold elections for one Group Service Representative and one alternate on a yearly basis. The Group Service Representative shall have one vote in the GLAASC meeting. The Group Service Representative Alternates shall fill in for any absent GSR or for any GSR who cannot complete his/her term in office.
The Group Service Representative speaks for his/her group at the GLAASC Area Service Committee meetings. He/She takes part in the planning and implementation of any functions which affect the members of his/her group. As a result of their participation, he/she can keep his group informed about what is happening in NA. A group member should always be able to go to his/her representative to find out about activities, other groups, how the service structure of N.A. works, the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, Twelve Concepts and A Guide to Local Service, and how they can become more involved.
THE GROUP SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE REQUIREMENTS
The willingness and desire to serve.
We suggest a minimum of one year of continuous abstinence from all mind-altering chemicals.
Must actively participate in the groups they serve.
A working knowledge of the Twelve Steps, Twelve
Traditions, Twelve Concepts of Service and A Guide to Local
Service to Narcotics Anonymous.
An understanding of the service structure of Narcotics Anonymous and the duties of the Group Service Representative.
Attend Annual Learning Day and GSRIW quarterly events.
GROUP SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES DUTIES
Attend all Area Service Committee meetings. In the event that the Group Service Representative or Alternate GSR misses three (3) consecutive GLAASC meetings, the group that they represent will be dropped from the Greater Los Angeles Area Service Committee roster.
Endeavor to represent the group conscience of their respective meetings at all times.
Train and otherwise inform the Alternate Group Service Representative of service structure responsibilities as they arise.
Serve a one-year term.
Report to the Area Service committee monthly regarding meeting progress or problems as they arise.
Utilize the Group Service Representative Outline.
11.0 ALTERNATE GROUP SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
An Alternate Group Service Representative normally serves for a period of two years. The first year is spent as a GSR Alternate, working closely with the existing GSR, learning the duties of the office and taking over in the event the GSR is ill, or cannot, for any reason, continue to serve. Further, if the GSR cannot attend one of the monthly GLAASC Area Service Committee meetings, the Alternate has the power to vote in his/her absence.
In the second year, he/she becomes the group’s GSR, taking over the full responsibilities and functions of the office. The newly elected Alternate then helps the GSR. This apprentice system serves two purposes: First, it helps to provide a continuity of service, which never leaves a group without representation; and secondly, the year
DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS
The requirements for the office of Group Service Representative Alternate are the same as those for GSR except that there is a minimum of six months of continuous clean time from all mind-altering chemicals.
The Group Service Representative, as we have described him/her, is your link to the rest of Narcotics Anonymous. He/She is also the tie that binds the personal service you and your group perform to the next type of service which is offered by Narcotics Anonymous general service. Alternates are required to attend the monthly ASC meeting.
12.0 OPERATIONS
12.1 RESIGNATION OF AN OFFICER
Upon the resignation of any officer or subcommittee Chairperson; elections for vacated offices will be held at the next GLAASC meeting following the announcement of the vacancy. [Refer to Vice Chairperson Duties]
ABSENCE OF AN OFFICER
Any officer or subcommittee chairperson who is absent from two (2) consecutive GLAASC and/or Executive Body monthly meetings shall be subject to removal by majority vote thereby requiring the filling of that position at the next, or third, regularly scheduled GLAASC meeting. In the event of an exception, requested by the person in question, the issue will be subject to discussion and majority vote by the GLAASC.
13.0 GLAASC GUIDELINE APPROVAL. ADOPTION, AND AMENDMENT
The guidelines for all subcommittees of the GLAASC shall be submitted to the GLAASC Executive Body for review before being approved by the GLAASC.
No subcommittee guidelines may conflict with the GLAASC Guidelines. These Guidelines may be amended at any time by a majority vote in aspecial meeting of the GLAASC. A one-week notice of such specialmeeting must be announced at each Narcotic Anonymous meeting prior to any attempted change in these Guidelines.
14.0 WORKING BALANCE
The Working Balance is set at $3000.00 with an available balance. Donations to the Southern California Region is based on monthly discussions and votes.
15.0 LENGTH OF TIME IN OFFICE
At no time will a member be allowed to hold two elected positions within the GLAASC.
All committee officers may succeed themselves in office but may not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms in a particular office.
16.0 VOTING PROCEDURES FOR THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA SERVICE COMMITTEE
In Order For The GLAASC Vote To Be Valid, It Must Meet The
Following Requirements:
at the GLAASC Meeting.
subcommittee officer, or subcommittee member have misappropriated or misused Greater Los Angeles Area funds, the GLAASC Executive Committee will vote in person or by phone, to immediately “suspend” the member(s) involved from further GLAASC level service. Suspension in this instance is not disciplinary action; it is the pause in active service to allow time for investigation of an incident.
17.2 SUSPENSION
A suspended officer may no longer represent him/herself to he fellowship of Greater Los Angeles Area or Service Board/Committees as an officer for five (5) years and full restitution. Additionally, a member, upon notification of being suspended may not be reimbursed for any service related expense incurred during the course of his/her suspension.
Upon suspension of any officer(s), the GLAASC Executive Committee must make full and timely investigation of the matter and report the findings at the next GLAASC meeting.
Any member who participates in or who had or has
knowledge of the misappropriation or misuse of funds shall not hold any officer position at the GLAASC Level for three (3) years.
The presiding officer of the GLAASC, immediately upon calling the following GLAASC meeting to order, must report all interim actions/decisions made by the Executive Committee fully
Once the GLAASC Executive Committee investigates
and reports to the GLAASC its findings of the misappropriation or misuse of Greater Los Angeles Area funds, the GLAASC must immediately vote on a motion to remove the individual(s) involved from office “with cause” to reinstate, or to extend the investigation.
Should the GLAASC remove an officer with cause, said individual’s participation within the GLAASC is immediately terminated. Additionally, any member removed from office and/or committee by the GLAASC for misappropriation or misuse of GLAASC funds may not hold a Greater Los Angeles Area Service Committee elected seat or handle any Narcotics Anonymous funds of the GLAASC or its subcommittees for a period of five (5) years and make full restitution. It is the responsibility of the Regional Committee member (RCM) to give a full report to the Regional Service Office. In the event any and all misappropriation of funds occurs there will be a letter of the incident submitted to the Regional Service Office and the Greater Los Angeles Area to be read by each group service representative for a period of no more than thirty (30) days.
Upon reinstatement, said member’s suspension will be
lifted and he/she will resume his/her role as a full participant of the GLAASC.
17.4 RESTITUTION
A member removed from office for the misappropriation
or misuse of Greater Los Angeles Area funds may, at the discretion of the GLAASC, be asked to sign a promissory note and make restitution in full of all misappropriated or misused Greater Los Angeles Area funds in lieu of prosecution.