The purpose of the Policies & Procedures Committee is to:

  • Maintain, and update as needed, the ”Maintenance of Corporate Documents and Services” document in the MGS Handbook (Handbook) to facilitate more effective oversight of corporate responsibilities and filing requirements
  • Review and implement revisions proposed for the Handbook
  • Review amendments proposed to the Amended Bylaws of Maryland General Service, Inc., when requested by the Area Chairperson, making recommendations as needed

Duties and Responsibilities of the Policies & Procedures Chairperson – appointed by the Area Chairperson for a term of two years, beginning in January of the even-numbered years

  • Forms a working committee of A.A. members to assist in carrying out the performance of committee responsibilities
  • Attends the Area Assembly and Area Committee meetings
  • Reviews proposed changes to the Amended Bylaws of Maryland General Service, Inc. document, when requested to do so by the Area Chairperson, making recommendations as needed
  • Makes approved amendments to the Amended Bylaws of Maryland General Service, Inc. document for inclusion in the Area Assembly Handbook
  • Communicates with each Committee of the Area in the final months of odd years to review what they do, with a goal of updating their Purpose, Duties and Responsibilities for the Handbook, if needed
  • Is available to make suggestions or recommendations to any submitter of a Handbook change, to ensure clear and consistent revisions
  • Makes Handbook revisions, as approved, and coordinates printing for distribution bi-annually.
  • Maintain and update as needed the “Maintenance of Corporate Documents and Services” document (p 29) which lists the corporate documents and services of MGS, the timeline for review and/or action, and the ervice position responsible
  • Prepares the annual Policies & Procedures Committee budget request to be submitted to the Area Finance ommittee in the fall
  • May attend service functions or events as listed on the page entitled “Expense Reimbursement for Area Officers and Committee Chairs” at the end of this Handbook and request reimbursement as provided in he Area 29 Budget for this committee and approved by the Area Assembly each year
  • Is encouraged to write and submit service-related articles for the Area Newsletter
  • Is encouraged to attend at least one Conference Agenda Review Committee (“CARC”) meeting and the Area Mini-Conference