District Committee Member Chair (DCMC) In SENY the number of groups in a relatively small area has led to the conclusion that there are certain activities that are best carried out at the county level. In consequence, the 12 counties in SENY have their own county General Service meetings and officers. Each county is primarily responsible for redistricting consistent with general guidelines suggested by the area assembly and A.A. Service Manual. Each county organization is structured differently with committees paralleling some or all the SENY committees.
Qualifications: It is suggested that the DCMC have a minimum of 4 years of sobriety. They must know that they will be accepting the position for a 2-year rotation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Chairs all county (SIGS) meetings.
- DCMC is 1 of 3 authorized signatures on the SIGS bank account.
- The DCMC, in absence of Recording Secretary, may appoint a temporary secretary.
- Prepares all agendas for the county meetings and sends them to the county secretary for distribution, along with the minutes.
- Attends, has a vote, and helps to make up the quorum at committee member meetings held by the Alternate Delegate.
- Makes themselves available to county DCMs and GSRs.
- Forms county committees and appoints sub-committee chairs when needed.
- Communicate with county treasurer concerning the condition of the county bank account, countersign county checks, and help keep the county solvent.
- Make themselves available to help with Group Inventories and answer questions regarding the Traditions and Concepts.
- Directs new groups on how to register with GSO. (General Service Office)
- Attends all area (SENY) meetings and the Delegates Day of Sharing.
- Is a voting member of the SENY Committee and Assembly.
- Is a voting member of the SENY Ad Hoc Committee on Service Participation.
- Supports other counties Share-A-Days and Spiritual Breakfasts.
- Submits monthly articles to “The Link” editor and county newsletter.
- Keeps the county aware of Area, National and International A.A. information and events.
- Keeps SENY aware of all county events.
- Is responsible for acquiring insurance for venues requesting it.
Email address: Dcmc@StatenIsland.aaseny.org