STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Website Policy of District 4 of the Iowa Area Assembly of Alcoholics Anonymous (IAAAA) is modeled on the policy developed by the Alcoholics Anonymous World Services Board, adapted for District 4:
ORGANIZATION
Organizationally, the Website committee derives its authority and responsibility from District 4 as follows;
1) The District has a Website Committee responsible for the design and maintenance of the Website of District 4, comprised of the Webmaster, an Assistant Webmaster, the Public Information Chair, and any other members of Alcoholics Anonymous who care to serve. Only the Webmaster and Assistant may have access to the site, but all others are encouraged to participate in other ways consistent with their interests and abilities.
2) The Webmaster is appointed by the District Chairperson (DCM) giving serious care and consideration to the recommendation of the Public Information Chair (PI). This person serves as the chief Webmaster for the Site on an ongoing basis. The Webmaster holds primary authority and responsibility for the oversight of the Website, subject to the needs of the PI chair and District 4 for adequate and effective public dissemination of information. The Webmaster will provide at least quarterly reports to the PI chair on all Website Committee activities, Website design, maintenance and security issues.
3) The Webmaster is responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the Distict 4 policies, which shall include adherence to the Twelve Traditions, Twelve Concepts, and guidance provided in the AA Service Manual. Each GSR will be responsible for group information in their respective groups.
4) An Assistant Webmaster will be appointed by the DCM from candidates recommended by the Webmaster and PI Chair. The Assistant Webmaster shall also be a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and assist in the design and maintenance of the Website. Maintenance of the site requires updating changing information on groups, events, and implementing authorized changes. This arrangement will provide for the integrity of the information on the Website by allowing access to only two persons who are capable of correcting any mistake or unauthorized change to the Website. In this arrangement no one person can irrevocably alter the presentation of the message which this Website is intended to carry. This convention also will allow the delegation of responsibilities for administration and technical support for the project.
5) New pages or existing pages that have been modified significantly will be submitted to the District members for review and discussion. The PI Chair will be responsible for ensuring that a monitor and/or printed copies of any new or substantially modified pages are on display at District meetings to encourage feedback and dialogue.
6) The current Webmaster will provide orientation to the new Webmaster when the new Webmaster is appointed, allowing for continuity of service.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
It shall be the responsibility of the PI Chair to submit authorized expenses for the Website to the District Treasurer. The Website Committee shall insure that nothing of value is received from any source outside the fellowship and service structure.
The District 4 Website shall be registered in the District's name as:
http://aa-waterloo.org
For the sake of efficiency, the Webmaster shall be registered as the primary technical contact as well as the billing contact for the domain registration, and will submit bills to the PI Chair for payment from the District. This will ensure that the infrequent bills for domain registration are not paid by the District Treasurer before the Website Committee has an opportunity to review and consider any provider issues prior to renewal.
REVISIONS
The guidelines may be revised upon approval of the voting members of District 4 at a regularly scheduled business meeting.
7/2/2015
The Website Policy of District 4 of the Iowa Area Assembly of Alcoholics Anonymous (IAAAA) is modeled on the policy developed by the Alcoholics Anonymous World Services Board, adapted for District 4:
- To provide accurate and consistent information about Alcoholics Anonymous to the general public, media, students, professionals, current members and to the still-suffering alcoholic who wishes to know how to contact A.A. or to determine if his or her drinking is a problem;
- To facilitate the communication of services and activities provided by District 4;
- To encourage participation of members, groups and committees in services and activities.
- To be vigilant in protecting the spirit of AA Tradition and will not affiliate or link our site to any non-AA entity.
- To provide a site solely for public information, it is merely a general service vehicle.
- Utilization of the Website is for the maximum benefit to the Fellowship, the still-suffering alcoholic and the professional community.
- District 4 welcomes suggestions for changes to the Website.
ORGANIZATION
Organizationally, the Website committee derives its authority and responsibility from District 4 as follows;
1) The District has a Website Committee responsible for the design and maintenance of the Website of District 4, comprised of the Webmaster, an Assistant Webmaster, the Public Information Chair, and any other members of Alcoholics Anonymous who care to serve. Only the Webmaster and Assistant may have access to the site, but all others are encouraged to participate in other ways consistent with their interests and abilities.
2) The Webmaster is appointed by the District Chairperson (DCM) giving serious care and consideration to the recommendation of the Public Information Chair (PI). This person serves as the chief Webmaster for the Site on an ongoing basis. The Webmaster holds primary authority and responsibility for the oversight of the Website, subject to the needs of the PI chair and District 4 for adequate and effective public dissemination of information. The Webmaster will provide at least quarterly reports to the PI chair on all Website Committee activities, Website design, maintenance and security issues.
3) The Webmaster is responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the Distict 4 policies, which shall include adherence to the Twelve Traditions, Twelve Concepts, and guidance provided in the AA Service Manual. Each GSR will be responsible for group information in their respective groups.
4) An Assistant Webmaster will be appointed by the DCM from candidates recommended by the Webmaster and PI Chair. The Assistant Webmaster shall also be a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and assist in the design and maintenance of the Website. Maintenance of the site requires updating changing information on groups, events, and implementing authorized changes. This arrangement will provide for the integrity of the information on the Website by allowing access to only two persons who are capable of correcting any mistake or unauthorized change to the Website. In this arrangement no one person can irrevocably alter the presentation of the message which this Website is intended to carry. This convention also will allow the delegation of responsibilities for administration and technical support for the project.
5) New pages or existing pages that have been modified significantly will be submitted to the District members for review and discussion. The PI Chair will be responsible for ensuring that a monitor and/or printed copies of any new or substantially modified pages are on display at District meetings to encourage feedback and dialogue.
6) The current Webmaster will provide orientation to the new Webmaster when the new Webmaster is appointed, allowing for continuity of service.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
It shall be the responsibility of the PI Chair to submit authorized expenses for the Website to the District Treasurer. The Website Committee shall insure that nothing of value is received from any source outside the fellowship and service structure.
The District 4 Website shall be registered in the District's name as:
http://aa-waterloo.org
For the sake of efficiency, the Webmaster shall be registered as the primary technical contact as well as the billing contact for the domain registration, and will submit bills to the PI Chair for payment from the District. This will ensure that the infrequent bills for domain registration are not paid by the District Treasurer before the Website Committee has an opportunity to review and consider any provider issues prior to renewal.
REVISIONS
The guidelines may be revised upon approval of the voting members of District 4 at a regularly scheduled business meeting.
7/2/2015