Area Sub-CommitteesArea 83 has 7 Sub-Committees based on the structure of the General Service Conference. The following information is taken from the Area 83 Operating Procedures.
Public InformationTo be elected by the Area Committee. The Public Information Chairperson shall be responsible for the implementation of Public Information policy within the Area. The Chairperson shall liaise with the Districts' and Intergroups' Public Information Committees, and shall provide assistance, when requested, in accordance with the Workbook for Public Information.
Cooperation with the Professional CommunityTo be elected by the Area Committee. The Cooperation with the Professional Community Chairperson shall be responsible for the implementation of Cooperation with the Professional Community policy within the Area. The Chairperson shall liaise with the Districts' and Intergroups' Cooperation with the Professional Community Committees, and shall provide assistance, when requested, in accordance with the Workbook for Cooperation with the Professional Community.
Correctional FacilitiesTo be elected by the Area Committee. The Correctional Facilities Chairperson shall be responsible for the implementation of Correctional Facilities policy within the Area. The Chairperson shall liaise with the Districts' and Intergroups' Correctional Facilities Committees, and shall provide assistance, when requested, in accordance with the Workbook for Correctional Facilities.
Treatment FacilitiesTo be elected by the Area Committee. The Treatment Facilities Chairperson shall be responsible for the implementation of Treatment Facilities policy within the Arm The Chair shall liaise with the Districts' and Intergroups' Treatment Facilities Committees, and shall provide assistance, when requested, in accordance with the Workbook for Treatment Facilities.
ArchivesTo be elected by the Area Committee. The Archives Chairperson shall be responsible for the coordination of archival activities within the Area. The Chairperson shall liaise with the District service zones' and Intergroups' Archives committees, and shall provide assistance, when requested, in accordance with the Workbook for Archives.
GrapevineTo be elected by the Area Committee. The Grapevine Chairperson shall be responsible for the promotion and distribution of the Grapevine and related items, as well as the coordination of Grapevine representatives in the Area, and shall provide assistance, when requested, in accordance with the Workbook for Grapevine. The Chairperson maintains an appropriate working fund as approved by the Area Committee.
Self-SupportTo be elected by the Area Committee. The Self Support Chairperson shall be concerned with the self support of Alcoholics Anonymous at all levels of service, and take any initiatives needed to maintain it and improve it. These activities shall at all times be governed by the 7th Tradition of Alcoholics Anonymous. The Chairperson shall provide assistance, when requested, in accordance with the General Service Office literature on Self Support.