WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE DELEGATE

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The Delegate’s Job is a Spiritual One!

  1. Conference Delegates are required to have a working knowledge of the World Service Manual, in particular the Twelve Steps, the Twelve Traditions, The Twelve Concepts, the Standing Rules for the C.A. WSC, and the Conference Charter.
  2. Prior to the Conference, the Delegate transmits SR-14 material to their Area through Area and District Meetings as well as to individual groups. It is important that the information about the WSO and WSC be passed on with enthusiasm, encouraging the continued health and growth of C.A.
  3. Attend the World Service Conference (WSC) prepared, in order to be able to vote knowledgeably. Conference Delegates should be present during all voting times until the end of Conference. Every Conference Delegate, after their election, will notify the World Service Office (WSO) in order to be placed on the mailing list, gain access to relevant document storage folders, and to receive all Conference materials, which require several hours of study.
  4. After the Conference, the Delegate transmits the information back to their Area through Area and District Meetings as well as to individual Groups. It is important that the information about the WSO and WSC be passed on with enthusiasm, encouraging the continued health and growth of C.A.
  5. Delegates shall encourage their Areas to generate funds to help support World Services.
  6. Delegates must be prepared to attend District, Area and Regional service meetings. They must understand the issues in their Areas to be better able to present them to the Conference.
  7. Delegates cooperate with WSO by providing local meeting schedules and local C.A. information numbers.
  8. Delegates provide C.A. leadership by helping to solve local problems involving the C.A. Traditions. In the spirit of this leadership need, it is suggested that, if possible, Delegates and Alternate Delegates not hold any other service commitments at the District or Area level. Further, in the spirit of rotation, wherever possible, Delegates should only serve one term and not consecutive terms.
  9. Delegates visit Groups in their Districts/Areas and are sensitive to their needs and reactions. They should learn how the Groups have reacted to Conference reports. Delegates know communication is a two-way street, with information moving in both directions.
  10. Delegates serve on a World Service Conference Committee and work closely with Committee members throughout the year. It is the Delegate’s responsibility to work closely with other members of their WSC committee to ensure that it is in action throughout the year.

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  1. Delegates keep Alternate Delegates fully informed including access to documents and processes on WSC participation requirements, so that the Alternate can replace the Delegate in an emergency.
  2. Delegates shall help all newly elected WSC Delegates and Alternate Delegates from their Areas by passing on knowledge of WSC procedures including, but not exclusively, Credentialling, WSC Registration, access to document storage platform, referrals etc.
  3. They are also responsible for contacting the Regional Trustee at least once per quarter to provide the Trustee with Area reports and updates.
  4. Delegates and Alternate Delegates must ensure that they have been credentialed by their Area Chairperson or an authorized individual upon election, but no later than 30 days prior to the WSC, providing their full name, email address, phone number, and the number of votes they carry. If attending, Delegates must also ensure they are Registered a minimum of 30 days prior to WSC. Note: Alternate Delegates must also be Credentialed and, if attending, Registered online even if they are allocated no vote [0 vote] as this then permits them to accept a proxy vote should the situation arise.
  5. Delegates and Alternate Delegates are to access the web-based document storage platform allowing them to review and familiarize themselves with all WSC materials, including Delegate Mailings.

Procedure for Delegate/Alternate Election to The Cocaine Anonymous World Service Conference

  1. Delegates and Alternate Delegates are to be elected to the WSC by each Area. Each Area shall have two (2) votes which may be carried by up to two (2) Area Delegates or Alternate Delegate(s), in person or by proxy, as set forth in the Standing Rules for the Cocaine Anonymous World Service Conference. If an Area has more than 25 meetings per week of its groups (excluding H&I), then that Area will be entitled to one additional vote for every fifty (50) meetings per week of its groups (or portion thereof). This takes effect after conference 2026 for all existing areas, and after conference 2022 for new areas recognized at WSC. If an Area has any question concerning the number of votes to which it is entitled, that Area should contact its Regional Trustee. Areas should ensure that Groups and /or online groups are aligned with only one (1) Area, avoiding inaccurate Delegate counts, and permitted Area votes at Conference.
  2. The purpose of the Alternate Delegate is to assist the Delegate and to assume the responsibilities of the Delegate when necessary. Suggested requirements and qualifications are the same as those for Delegates. Any Alternate who replaces the Delegate at the WSC will remain on the WSC and Regional mailing list as that Area’s delegate for the balance of the unexpired portion of the original Delegate’s term until the WSO and the Regional Trustee is informed otherwise by the Area Chairperson. Such

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  1. an Alternate Delegate succeeding to a Delegate position is eligible to run for election to a full Delegate term.
  2. The Area must decide at the Delegate election who is eligible to be a Delegate and who is eligible to vote for the Delegate. It is suggested that the GSR, District Officers, Service Committee Chairpersons, Area Officers, and other members who are involved in C.A. service qualify for election. It is further suggested that Delegates have four years of continuous sobriety.
  3. The Delegates and Alternate Delegates are to be elected for a term of four (4) conferences, within a period of four (4) consecutive conferences. It is suggested that the spirit of rotation be followed.
  4. When necessary, Delegate elections are to be held 120 days prior to the World Service Conference. It is recommended that all new Delegates for the current WSC be elected prior to the Regional Service Assembly.

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