Local Service Conferences (LSC) are decision-making meetings where NA services are prioritised, strategic plans are developed and budgets approved. LSCs are held four times a year with each meeting taking a different focus.
Meeting 1 – develops a Northern Area Service Plan,
Meeting 2 – consensus planning of the Service Plan including a budget
Meeting 3 – review of Service Plan delivery
Meeting 4 – evaluation of Service Plan
The LSC sets service delivery priorities for the year ahead as put forward by GSRs and/or GSF representatives. Group proposals and recommendations play a primary role in setting the direction of services because they inform the Service Plan.
Service delivery proposals and recommendations can range from activity planning (fund-raising, trivia nights), to convention proposals, as well as fellowship development (H&I, Public Relations, Unity Days).
The Board creates plans and a budget to be presented and approved at the LSC.
Can anyone make proposals and recommendations to the LSC?
Yes, individual members, groups and GSFs can put proposals and recommendations to the LSC.
Ideally, GSFs take the lead in putting forward proposals and recommendations based on the services they wish to advance.
Do proposals and recommendations have to be presented in a specific format?
There is a proposal template (in development see Michael B) that can be found on the website here (insert link).
If a proposal has costs attached a budget needs to be submitted to the Board or LSC. The budget template can be found on the website here (insert link).
What activities can the Board approve without having to go the LSC?
All activities included in the Northern Area Service Plan can be approved and funded by the Board.
What is the process for requesting Board approval and funding?
Groups or GSFs can request approval from the Board for Service Plan activities and funding by:
- Talking with a Board member
- Sending the Board an email
- Attending a Board meeting
When are Local Service Conferences held?
Normally, Local Service Conferences (LSC) are held four times a year.
Upcoming LSC dates can be found on the website here (insert link). However, the enforcement of social distancing arrangements could see future LSCs move to an online format.
Can anyone attend a Local Service Conference?
Everyone is welcome to attend a Local Service Conference (LSC).
The LSC brings together Northern Australia NA members, trusted servants, Group Service Representatives, Group Service Forum representatives, Northern Australia Service Board members and Australian Regional Service Committee (ARSC) representatives.