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MOTION: Move to amend OA Virtual Region Policy Manual 4. Duties of Board Members, point 6, by striking and inserting as follows:
CURRENT WORDING 4. Duties of Board Members
| PROPOSED WORDING 4. Duties of Board Members
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SUBMITTED BY:
OA Virtual Region Bylaws Committee
For the motion maker’s contact details, please email secretary@oavirtualregion.org
INTENT: To clarify that officers and committee members are expected to adhere to both the Virtual Region and World Service Office Bylaws, as well as the respective Policy and Procedure Manuals, by making the language inclusive and plural where appropriate.
IMPLEMENTATION: This change will be reflected in the documents by updating the phrasing from “this Policy and Procedure Manual” to “Policy and Procedure Manuals.”
PRIMARY PURPOSE: This motion supports OA’s primary purpose by reinforcing accountability and alignment with established documents. It strengthens the integrity of service work, enabling trusted servants to focus on carrying the OA message of recovery while operating within clear, consistent guidelines.
RATIONALE: The current wording may unintentionally suggest that only one manual is relevant, potentially creating confusion about the scope of responsibility. The revised language is more accurate and inclusive, eliminating ambiguity and ensuring that officers and committee members understand their responsibility to follow all applicable governing documents.
In addition, there are policies contained within the World Service Policy Manual that directly impact the Region. It is therefore important that board officers are aware of these policies, understand their content, and adhere to them in their service.