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General Trustee Job Description

Our Bylaws mandate that we have Trustees who also serve as Corporate Directors. When there are more jobs than Trustees, one or more Trustees will be responsible for more than one job. The Trustee Body will apportion jobs to Trustees as it sees fit.

Two years of sobriety from marijuana, alcohol, and all other mind-altering substances (unless those other substances are taken as prescribed by a healthcare provider). One year of Delegate experience is recommended.

The following responsibilities and conditions are expected of all Trustees:

  • Understand and work within the Twelve Traditions and Twelve Concepts for Service of MA
  • Respond to questions and requests for help from the fellowship or the public in a timely manner by phone and/or email 
  • Attend and participate in all virtually held Board of Trustees meetings; must have reliable internet access 
  • Maintain regular communication with other Trustees and respond as soon as possible 
  • Act as Chair for their specific committee, or appoint a suitable Chairperson to ensure throughout the year the committee meets all mandated deadlines as directed by the Conference and the Service Manual
  • Annually review individual Trustee job description, and if changes are made submit the revised Trustee job description to be updated on the MA World Services website and the Trustee Handbook
  • Prepare in advance a written report of annual activities, for presentation at the Conference
  • Understand and adhere to the “legal and ethical obligations of being a Trustee” as explained in the Trustee Handbook. 
  • Sign the acknowledgment of receipt of the Conflict of Interest Policy, and submit it to the Service Inventory Group 
  • Support the A New Leaf Publications (ANLP) Department in filling executive vacancies in the Department (per the procedures set forth more fully in the ANLP Charter, any other ANLP policies and procedures, and the Trustee Handbook) by either:
    • selecting a qualified candidate for vacancies in any of the three (3) Officer positions (Chairperson, Treasurer, or Secretary); or
    • suggesting a qualified candidate for vacancies in either of the two (2) Editor positions for the ANLP Department to vote on and ratify; and/or
    • if six weeks have elapsed for a qualified candidate to be found for any of these five (5) Executive ANLP positions, members of the Board of Trustees shall temporarily fill the vacancies until a qualified candidate is found, as designated in the ANLP Charter and/or other ANLP policies and procedures (which can be obtained by contacting the ANLP Chair: [email protected]). 
  • For Trustees who supervise any Special Worker(s)
  • Treat everyone encountered, in any capacity at MA World Services, with dignity and respect

For more information on each Trustee position and role, please see the following pages:

  • Board Chairperson / President Trustee: In general, Chairs Board Meetings and the MA World Service Conference; Service Sponsors all Trustees and Committees; With support from the General Manager, oversees all day-to-day operations of MA World Services and supervision of all Special Workers…read more
  • Vice-Chairperson Trustee: In General, Chairs Board Meetings when the Chairperson is unable; Chairs the Special Worker & Trustee Relations Department; Acts as a secondary point of contact for operational concerns…read more
  • Treasurer Trustee: In general, Chairs Finance Committee Meetings; * less about doing finances and more about supervising MA’s financial Special Workers as they perform their jobs; With support from the General Manager, oversees the financial aspects of MA World Services, supervision of all Finance Committee Special Workers…read more
  • Secretary Trustee: In general, sends Trustee meeting reminders; Takes minutes of Trustee meetings; Serves as first point of contact for anyone reaching out to MA; Forwards support requests to appropriate Trustees …read more
  • A New Leaf Publications Chairperson: In general, Chairs A New Leaf Publications, MA’s Publishing Department (ANLP) department meetings; Supports Editors to ensure A New Leaf and Daily Dose and other MA Literature is published; With support from the eCommerce and General managers oversees operations …read more
  • Conferences & Conventions Trustee: In general, Chairs general Conferences & Conventions (CoCo) Committee and Conference Agenda Committee meetings; Works with Agenda Committee to distribute Agenda Packets; Supports Convention Host Districts and maintains the Convention Resource Library…read more
  • Hospitals & Institutions / Public Information Trustee: Chairs Hospitals & Institutions / Public Information (HI/PI) Committee meetings; Serves as a resource for districts & meetings to carrying out HI/PI within their area; With support from the Public Relations and General Managers responds to inquiries & requests from any outside organizations and develops initiatives for expanding MA public awareness including social media…read more
  • Internet Trustee: In general, Chairs Internet Committee meetings; Manages MA’s internet properties including websites, mobile app(s), and database of worldwide meetings with support from the Webmaster and General Manager; Maintains contact info for and communication with delegates, districts, meetings…read more
  • Literature Trustee: In general, Chairs Literature Committee meetings; oversees creation/updating of MA literature; Support the Stories Subcommittee and any other working subcommittees …read more
  • Literature Translations Trustee: In general, Chairs Literature Translations Committee; Assists members with their efforts to verify and translate MA literature; and Uses MA’s translation software to create draft translations of MA literature…read more
  • Newcomer Support Trustee: In general, Chairs Newcomer Support Committee meetings; Hosts workshops & panels to support new members; Works with the Communications Coordinator to facilitate committee members who share MA information with new members requesting support with support...read more
  • Outreach Trustee: In general, Chairs Outreach Committee meetings and supports the Unity Subcommittee Chair; Answers questions about creating and sustaining meetings; Maintains the Resource Library, New Meeting Starter Kit, & Outreach Handbook to provide support materials to meetings, regions and districts…read more
  • Policies & Procedures Trustee: In general, Chairs the P&P Committee meetings; Ensures adherence to the 12 Traditions and Service Manual; Maintains the Conference Motions Log and Service Manual drafting and considering improvements to service materials; …read more
  • Service Trustee: In general, Chairs the Growth in Service Committee meetings; Develops service related “how to” guides, workshops and panels; Supports the continuous growth of our fellowship by bringing awareness to the Service Ambassador initiative to create the fellowship we crave…read more

Roles subject to change at Board’s discretion when selecting roles and learning skills & interests of the elected Trustees