EXTREME NORTHERN AREA PUBLIC INFORMATION SUB-COMMITTEE GUIDELINES
Article I
Definition : We are an operating subcommittee of the Extreme Northern Area Service Committee (ENASC) of Narcotics Anonymous (NA). We are supported by the ENASC and are accountable to that committee.
Article II Purpose
A. To carry the message in accordance with the Twelve Traditions of Narcotics Anonymous.
B. To open and maintain lines of communication between the public and Narcotics Anonymous so that the message of recovery is readily available to all addicts.
C. To open and maintain lines of communication between the Georgia Region Public Information Subcommittee, Narcotics Anonymous World Services (NAWS), PI Coordinators and World Service Conference (WSC).
Article III Spiritual Guidance In all of its endeavors, the Public Information Subcommittee will comply with the following:
A. The Twelve Traditions of Narcotics Anonymous.
B. The Twelve Concepts of Service for Narcotics Anonymous.
C. The current publication of A Guide to Local Service.
D. The current publication of A Guide To Public Information.
E. ENASC Policy.
F. Any special rules of order adopted by this subcommittee.
G .In the case of a conflict, the Public information Subcommittee will turn to the ENASC for guidance.
Article IV Responsibilities
A. To become the resource and coordinating body for all Extreme Northern Area Public Information efforts, responding to any requests for information within the area.
B. To maintain a close working relationship with other Public Information Subcommittees within the region.
C. To maintain a close working relationship with other subcommittees within this area, being careful not to interfere with their responsibilities.
Article V Function To inform the public about Narcotics Anonymous through services including, but not limited to the following:
A. Coordinating all requests from media.
B. Providing all radio and television Public Service Announcements (PSA) with the approval of the ENASC.
C. Creating, distributing, and maintaining all Narcotics Anonymous Public Information posters and flyers in Extreme Northern Service Area.
D. Coordinating all non-Narcotics Anonymous requests.
E. Providing monthly meeting schedules.
F. Provide a Phoneline Service
Article VI Membership Membership is open to any NA member. Any attending NA member may vote (see Article VII section D). More than three (3) voting members (including the chair) are required to pass a motion. Each subcommittee member will have a working knowledge of the Twelve Traditions, Twelve Concepts, and the publication A Guide To Public Information. Each member is required to have their own copy of A Guide to Public Information.
Article VII Meetings/Membership
A. This subcommittee shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Task force coordinator, and members.
B. All meetings are open to interested members.
C. Any member that attends two (2) consecutive meetings may vote at the second meeting, with the exception of the chair, who may vote only in case of a tie vote.
D. The Chairperson will be nominated by the ENASC and elected by the ENASC to serve a one (1) year term.
E. All other PI officers will be elected by the subcommittee to serve a one (1) year term.
F. All nominees for office must be present at the time of nomination.
G. No officer shall hold more than two (2) consecutive terms of any one position.
H. The committee will meet at least once a month, with a consistent time and place, determined by the Chairperson. The members of the Subcommittee shall be notified of any changes in meeting time or location at least one (1) week prior to the meeting.
Article VIII Removal From Office Subcommittee officers and coordinators may be removed from office for non-compliance, which includes but is not limited to:
A. Loss of abstinence.
B. Non-fulfillment of the duties of their position.
C. Non-attendance of two (2) or more subcommittee meetings without being excused by the Chairperson.
The Chairperson may be removed from office for non-compliance as follows:
D. If by two thirds (2/3) vote of the Subcommittee, the Chairperson is found in noncompliance, a written request to remove then may be submitted to the ENASC Admin.
E. Upon receipt of said written request, the ENASC Admin. may remove or investigate the officer.
All other Subcommittee officers and coordinators may be removed from office by a two thirds (2/3) vote of the Subcommittee.
Article IX Officer Qualifications And Duties Chairperson : A. Requirements
1. At least three (3) years abstinence from all drugs.
2. Previous service experience at a group level.
3. A working knowledge of the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, Twelve Concepts of Narcotics Anonymous, and A Guide To Public Information.
4. Willingness to serve, the time and initiative to commit for the length of time involved.
B. Duties
1. Arrange times and agendas for subcommittee meetings.
2. Initiates all necessary correspondence, including communications between areas, regions, and WSC-PI or delegates.
3. Is ultimately responsible for all files, records, and overall functioning of the Subcommittee.
4. Attends all ENANA-PI meetings.
5. Attends all monthly ENASC meetings.
Vice Chairperson C. Requirements
1. At least two (2) year abstinence from all drugs.
2. Previous service experience at a group level.
3. A working knowledge of the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, Twelve Concepts of Narcotics Anonymous, and A Guide To Public Information.
4. Willingness to serve, the time and initiative to commit for the length of time involved.
D. Duties
1. To assume responsibility for the subcommittee in the Chairperson's absence.
2. To work closely with and assist with all duties of the Subcommittee.
3. Carryout responsibilities delegated by the Chairperson and/or the Subcommittee.
4. Attends all ENANA-PI meetings.
5 . Attends all ENASC meetings.
Secretary E. Requirements
1. At least one (1) year abstinence from all drugs.
2. Previous service experience.
3. Willingness to serve, the time and initiative to commit for the length of time involved.
F. Duties
1. Record minutes of each Subcommittee meeting.
2. Present minutes of previous meeting to the subcommittee at the next scheduled meeting.
3. Attends all ENANA-PI meetings.
Task Force Coordinator G. Requirements
1. At least one (1) year abstinence from all drugs.
2. Previous service experience.
3. Willingness to serve, the time and initiative to commit for the length of time involved.
H. Duties
1. To work closely with and assist with all duties of the Subcommittee.
2. Carryout responsibilities delegated by the Chairperson and/or the Subcommittee.