Ad Hoc Finance Committee
The Ad Hoc Finance Committee [created 16 November 1996], assists the Area Chair and Treasurer in planning, budgeting, documentation and record-keeping, and in promoting the ideals of Tradition Seven. At the joint request of the Area Chair and Treasurer or the Area Committee, the Ad Hoc Finance Committee:
• Prepares and/or updates written protocols outlining record keeping and documentation procedures that will best serve the Area.
• Assists in the preparation and presentation of tax returns and other governmental filings, and in the documentation necessary to support such returns and filings.
• Assists in budgetary planning, revision and the presentation of budget requests to the Area Committee.
• Investigates available and developing computer programs and/or equipment for the purpose of securing the computer capacity most effective for Area financial needs.
The committee informs the Area Chair and Treasurer of changes in accepted accounting procedures or laws relating to organizational finances which may require changes in area procedures or filings. At the request of any county, district, group or other service entity, the committee also provides speakers on Tradition Seven. It also organizes workshops on the subject at the request of the Area Chair.
The committee has four members appointed by the Area Chair who serve staggered four-year terms. The Area Chair appoints replacement members as terms expire or to fill incomplete terms.
Committee members should have appropriate experience. No member may be reappointed to the committee nor concurrently serve as an Area Officer or Standing Committee Chair. The committee usually selects its chair from among its appointed members.
The committee recently completed updating the SENY Budget Guidelines. While only guidelines, these suggest how SENY tries to manage its finances.
Contact the Ad Hoc Finance Committee at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Some resources supporting members' service work in AA Finance
• AA Guidelines: Finance (MG-15)
• Self-Support: Where Money and Spirituality Mix (F-4)
• The AA Group Treasurer (F-96)
 | SENY Budget Guidelines, Rev. 3/09 (Filesize: 44 Kb) SENY Budget Guidelines, Rev. 3/09 |