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Trustee Meeting Rules and Procedures Committee

Purpose
To compile, maintain and amend a manual that will outline the rules and procedures for the Trustee meetings of Gamblers Anonymous.


Board of Trustees Chair Liason: Denis M.

Chairman of the Committee: Herb B. - Area 5

This is a standing committee.


Committee members are listed below, as of 10/7/07
Name Area
Bill B. 15
Carol K. 9
David F. 3A
David M. 12

Rules and Procedures Manual Changes as of Louisville '10


1. Denis M. - Area 12
New Section in the Rules and Procedures – Confidential Trustee Listing
The Confidential Trustee Listing, published by the International Service Office, is only available to current members of the Board of Trustees, officers of the Board of Trustees, Chairman of the Board of Regents, International Executive Secretary, and all Board of Trustees committee Chairs and Co-Chairs.
2. Richie S. - Area 6
REMOVE section #26 - Appointment of Parliamentarian for Interpretation
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees will appoint a member of Gamblers Anonymous as the Parliamentarian at the start of each Trustee meeting to aid the Chairs with the interpretation and application of Robert's Rules as well as the Trustee Rules and Procedures during the Trustee meeting.
3. Bill S. - Area 3B
Rules and Procedures - Literature Approval Process
Add item 9 to existing literature approval process
Any item submitted to the Literature Committee must be in an editable format (i.e. Word) including documents, CD's, etc. Please check with the Literature Committee Chairperson prior to submission to be determined that your document meets the required format.
4. Steve R. - Area 2B
Rules and Procedures - Quick Response Meetings
Submitting Ballots
All responses sent by regular mail must be signed by the Trustee and sent to the ISO in an envelope clearly marked according to the instructions on the ballot. Original ballots signed by the Trustee, scanned and Emailed or Faxed, clearly marked “Ballot” to the I.E.S. at the I.S.O. will also be allowed. All Ballots must be received by the 15-day response deadline.
5. Richie S. - Area 6
Rules and Procedures - Trustee Orientation
The Chairman of the BOT, or his or her designee, will hold an Orientation Meeting with the newly elected Trustees, or returning Trustees prior to the Fall, even-year, Trustee Meeting. Time and place will be up to the Chairman of the BOT. Motion to accept above.
6. David M. - Area 12
Rules and Procedures - Tabling
Any agenda item that is tabled over 2 successive Trustee meetings, without a motion pending, will not be automatically placed on the next agenda. If so desired, it must be resubmitted as a new agenda item.
7. Denis M. - Area 12
Rules and Procedures - Head Table
Upon election, the Chairman, 1st and 2nd Co-Chairman and the I.E.S. shall have the same rights as current Trustees with regard to speaking on agenda items and raising a point of order or information.