SSASCNA H and I Chair Job Description

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Hospital and Institutions Chair (H&I) Job Description

Approved April 2016

The H &I Chair will adhere to their job description as follows:

Suggested clean time – 1 year

Commitment – 1 year

Prerequisites

  1. Membership of a Southern Sydney Area Group
  2. Knowledge of the Southern Sydney Area Service Committee Standing Policy and Procedures
  3. Good working knowledge of 12 steps, 12 traditions and 12 concepts

Job Description

  1. To adhere to SSASC policy and procedures.
  2. To attend the Combined Sydney Hospitals and Institutions meeting, carrying the message of the SSASC
  3. To attend and present a written monthly report to the SSASC see attached reporting guidelines.
  4. To liaise with hospitals, institutions and H&I meetings Chairpersons in the allocated area.
  5. To ensure the H&I meetings have literature and that expenses are covered to fall in line with our 7th Tradition.
  6. Read job description at the SSASC biannually.
  7. Announce end of term two months prior.
  8. Hand over to elected H&I Chair at the end of term spending time to provide as much helpful information as possible

H&I Chair will also use the booklet titled “The Hospitals and Institutions Handbook” and pages 51 to 53 of “A Guide to Local Service in Narcotics Anonymous” to assist in conducting their role in accordance with NA concepts and Traditions. 

H&I Chair Monthly Report Guidelines 

  • Report on current H&I meetings in Southern Sydney Area
  • Reports motions or business from Combined Sydney H&I Meetings
  • Provide contacts for panel leaders for GSR’s to take back to groups to announce