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The Group Conscience Chair:

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• Leads the monthly Group Conscience, which takes place the first Thursday of each month, from 8:30 am - c.9:30 am.

• Develops monthly agenda for the Group Conscience (GC) Meeting based on input from the group.

• Distributes agenda to current service roster 1 week prior to GC meeting with agenda to be posted to our website by the Website Chair.

• Frames and facilitates discussion during the GC, conducting votes when necessary. 

• Has familiarity with the group’s past discussions and actions (per published minutes) as well an understanding of Knowledge-Based Decision Making (KBDM). 

• Serves a 12-month term beginning June 1 each year.

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GC Meeting Format

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• Begin and end with Serenity Prayer

• GC Chair posts agenda and website link to agenda in chat and verbally reminds members agenda is also available on our website.

• Reports from Treasurer, Group Rep, Group Secretary, Group Conscience Chair and any other members in service with a report.

• Old Business (items from previous GC meeting(s))

• New Business (items that have been brought since last meeting)

 

During GC Meeting

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• Posts agenda in chat during the meeting

• Leads meeting using principles of Knowledge Based Decision Making (KBDM)

  • Frames the issue, calls on members who wish to participate in discussion

  • When necessary, facilitates voting

  • Establishes workgroups/subcommittees, when necessary

  • Works toward unanimity on a given proposal

  • Defers decisions if unanimity not established

• Shares information as part of Group Conscience Chair Announcements

• After meeting, coordinates with Group Secretary/Website Chair as needed

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More information on KBDM can be found here

For support with the Group Conscience Chair position email EDRGSecretary@gmail.com