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Vice-Chair, Intergroup

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.

Contact Intergroup Vice-Chair

Qualifications

  • 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

  • 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.

Source: OAI Roles & Responsibilities (PDF)