The DCM

The DCM, elected by the District GSR's, carries the collective group conscience of the AA groups in a District to the Area Committee. The DCM is the vital link between the group GSR and the Area delegate. The DCM is leader of the district committee, usually serving as a GSR prior to being elected as DCM, generally has at least four or five years of sobriety and has the time and energy to serve the district well. In addition to his/her regular duties, the DCM should be available to attend group meetings in the district. In addition to talking to the groups, the DCM leads the monthly district meeting, receives reports from GSRs, keeps GSRs informed about area and General Service Conference activities and AA literature.

The term of office for the DCM is two years, coinciding with all the other general service positions in the area. The DCM election should occur after GSRs are elected and before the area delegate is elected.

The Alternate DCM

The alternate is a backup for the DCM, elected by the same procedures and encouraged to share in the responsibilities of the DCM, being available to visit and talk to groups about service work.

Reprinted from the A.A. Service Manual

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