An AA District Treasurer manages the district’s money, handling donations from groups, paying approved expenses, keeping detailed financial records (income/disbursements), providing reports at meetings, and ensuring funds support the district’s purpose and following AA’s 7th Tradition principles of self-support and group conscience. Key duties include record-keeping, bank deposits, budget adherence, and communicating financial health to the District Service Committee, with qualifications usually including sobriety, organizational skills, and knowledge of AA’s Traditions.
Core Responsibilities
Financial Management: Receives, records, and deposits money from groups; pays district bills; manages prudent reserves.
Reporting: Provides financial reports (with bank statements) to the District Service Committee (DSC) or at business meetings.
Budgeting: Works with the Finance Committee to create and monitor the budget.
Record Keeping: Maintains accurate, detailed records of all financial transactions.
Bill Paying: Pays district expenses like rent, literature, and area contributions as directed.
Key Qualifications
Sobriety: Must be a sober member of AA.
Experience: Service experience in other AA roles (like Group Treasurer) is often helpful.
Skills: Good organizational, bookkeeping, and computer skills (spreadsheets) are needed.
Understanding: Knowledge of AA’s Traditions (especially the 7th Tradition) and Concepts.
Communication: Ability to explain finances to non-financial members.