Chair, Intergroup
This is a position of responsibility ensuring the smooth functioning of the Ottawa Area Intergroup Office of Alcoholics Anonymous, the board of directors for Alcoholics Anonymous in Ottawa, its sub-committees and membership. By virtue of election to the position, the chairperson is the president of the non-profit corporation known as Ottawa Area Intergroup. The chairperson shall ensure to the best of their ability, that the operations of Ottawa Area Intergroup are carried out in accordance with applicable legislation. If the need arises, the chairperson shall appoint a governance advisor with knowledge of applicable legislation to aid in carrying out related duties.
Qualifications
- A chairperson should generally have at least 5 years of continuous sobriety.
- The outgoing vice-chairperson is generally appointed as the chairperson.
- If for whatever reason the vice-chairperson is not appointed as chairperson, the
- The chairperson needs to have the time and energy to serve Intergroup well.
- A vice-chairperson should generally have at least 4 or 5 years of continuous sobriety.
- A vice-chairperson should generally have served as an Intergroup Representative on behalf of a home group.
- The vice-chairperson needs to have the time and energy to serve Intergroup well.
Duties
- Preside at monthly membership meetings of Intergroup.
- Preside at Intergroup board meetings.
- Sit as a member of the Policy and Procedures Committee.
- Familiarize themselves with the day-to-day functioning of the Intergroup office.
- Act as a signing officer for the Intergroup.
- Review the bank statement, bank reconciliation and related documentation each month.
- Be responsible for the general management, supervision and coordination of the affairs and operations of Intergroup between meetings including the supervision of all employees and daytime volunteers who will report to the chairperson or other board member that may be appointed by the chairperson from time to time.
- Act as an ex officio member of all committees of Intergroup. May appoint a delegate to sit on certain committees.
- Sign all by-laws and other documents requiring execution on behalf of Intergroup with the secretary or other officer appointed by the board of directors for that purpose.
- Oversee the general management of the McNabb meeting.
- Arrange an annual review of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted standards for review engagements.
- Respond to, or manage correspondence directed to the Ottawa Area Intergroup general email address. Vice-chairperson This is a position of responsibility as this person takes on the duties of the chairperson in his/her absence. The vice-chairperson will also perform such duties as may be delegated to him/her by the chairperson. As determined by the group conscience of the Intergroup body, the vice-chairperson shall:
- Act as a signing officer for Intergroup.
- Attend monthly meeting of Intergroup and Intergroup board meetings.
- Act as a liaison officer between Intergroup and its subcommittees as the chairperson may designate
- Report subcommittee activities to the Intergroup board.
- Fill vacancy of chair on such Intergroup subcommittees in a non-voting, interim capacity.
- Encourage members to respect the principles expressed in the Twelve Traditions, Twelve Concepts and the Intergroup Operating Policies and Procedures and Guidelines.
- Familiarize themselves with the Intergroup staff and their duties.
- Encourage unity and participation of the groups in the Intergroup service area.