Service structure SA is in the midst of changing its service structure and wanted to see what other fellowships do. It invited one of the former general secretaries of AA to come and spend a day talking about their structure and how they do business. SLAA and SAA have similar structures. Outside trustees are chosen for how they would be an asset through their experience. They must be ratified each year by the delegates.
Trustees have a three-year term.
Trustees were created about five years ago. Typically they have 17 people attending. People within 500 miles pay the fee plus their own travel costs. Subsidy for travel is based on distance traveled. The idea is one delegate for every five meetings.