Subcommittees

In order to minimize the time spent debating in ASC meetings, a subcommittee system is used by Esperanza. The subcommittees do the actual work to implement ASC directives.

1. A subcommittee normally deals with a single service, such as public information, hospitals & institutions, etc.

2. Subcommittees may and do meet during the month as their work is needed.

3. Subcommittees are formed to assume responsibility for fulfilling our primary purpose in specific ways. Finalization of these projects occurs at the ASC meetings by the voting body.

4. Each Area subcommittee shall establish lines of communication with the corresponding Regional Service Committee Chairperson.

5. Each subcommittee is autonomous but responsible to the ASC. In order to better serve, a subcommittee may choose to elect officers, create policies and hold business meetings specifically for that subcommittee's work.

6. All subcommittee positions entail a one year commitment.

7. Refer to policy for each subcommittee for additional guide lines.
    To read or download a copy of the current policy, click here.

8. Active subcommittees are:
    A. Activities
    B. Hospitals & Institutions
    C. Literature Bank
    D. Literature Review
    E. Newsletter 
    F. Outreach 
    G. Phoneline
    H. Policy
    I. Public Information J. Internet Technology