UA Trustee Qualifications
The qualifications were set forth by the GSB in 2018 and by a previous GSB, as follows, with amendments provided by the WSC 2021:
At least 21 years of age.
A period of one year of solvency as self-defined.
Able and available to serve a 2-year term and an additional 3-months as ex-officio during the transition period at the end of the two-year term.
Living so far as possible within the Twelve Steps which constitute the Underearners Anonymous program (applies to Class A Trustees only).
Have a working knowledge of the Twelve Traditions and Concepts for Service.
Attended at least one World Service Conference as a group’s General Service Representative (applies to Class A Trustees only.)
Has demonstrated a consistent commitment of service in UA at individual meeting levels or higher (i.e. GSR, GSB committees, etc.) (applies to Class A Trustees only.)
Additional Requirements passed on Monday, October 22, 2018 during a regular Monthly meeting of the UA GSB:
Completed UA's 12 Steps with a UA Sponsor who has done the same in UA (applies to Class A Trustees only).
Currently working with a UA sponsor, living and modeling all 12 Step principles and continuing to attend UA meetings on a regular basis (applies to Class A Trustees only.)
Have a working knowledge of and demonstrate the UA 12 Traditions & UA or AA 12 Concepts for World Service and operate within these principles.
Communicate cleanly, clearly, and respectfully in all discussions.
Demonstrate strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
Practice the spiritual principles of humility and willingness in all their affairs.
Willing to do the work necessary to support the functioning of the UA GSB.
Each Board Member selects and participates (in whatever capacity prudent) on a committee or special project and completes tasks as needed in that area. (e.g., Traditions Committee, First Responder, Phone and Tech Committee, Finance Committee, Public Information Committee, Literature Committee, Service Structure Committee.)
Willing to commit to doing 10-12 hours a month of service.
Willing to read and follow the UA GSB Bylaws, and to get assistance from others, if necessary, to facilitate understanding.