TOPIC
VIII -- District
Committee Members
(DCM) And Alternates (ACM)
Duties and Responsibilities: Considerable
service, usually 2 years completed as a GSR, and time and
energy to fulfill a 2 year commitment is the combination of
experience a member should bring to this position. The election
procedure is explained in Appendix C.
1.
DCM and ACM vacancies are created by:
a. Expiration of a term of office.
b. Resignation.
c. Replacement due to three consecutive un-excused absences
from DCM/ACM and/or the District General Service meeting.
d. Increase in number of registered groups in District 9.
2.
The DCM is an essential link between group's GSR and the Area's
Delegate to the General Service Conference. As leader of the
Section, the DCM is exposed to the group conscience of that
Section. As a member of the Area Committee, he or she is able
to pass on this thinking to the Area Delegate and the Area
Committee. How capably this is done is the measure of the
DCM's effectiveness.
3.
An able, experienced ACM makes a good DCM after completing
a two year term, provided he or she has the time and urge
to work closely with groups within the District.
4.
No one may serve as a DCM/Alternate DCM and a GSR/Alternate
GSR simultaneously.
5.
The relationship of the DCM to the Group:
a. Attends regular District meetings.
b. Maintains current roster of GSRs in his or her Section.
c. Holds regular meetings with all GSRs in the Section.
d. Encourages each group in the Section to have a GSR and
participate in District 9 activities.
e. Discusses group and District affairs with the GSRs.
f. Keeps informed of group affairs and contributions.
g. Is available to assist and guide GSRs in District and Area
matters.
6.
The relationship of the DCM to the Area:
a. Attends and participates in the Area Quarterly business
meetings.
b. Through attendance at District 9's meetings, is able to
bring to the Area information which may benefit other Districts.
c. Has a good grasp of the group conscience of the District.
7.
The relationship of the DCM to General Service.
a. Makes sure the Section's GSRs are familiar with "The
A.A. Service Manual Combined With Twelve Concepts for World
Service."
b. Encourages GSRs to attend workshops, sharing sessions,
etc.
8.
ACM's are encouraged to assist, participate, and share in
the DCM's responsibilities and attend District and Area meetings.
