Responsibility Rests with Us The ultimate responsibility and authority for AAA world services belongs to the fellowship as a whole.
The Voice of Conscience Our groups entrust trusted servants to act on our behalf in matters of shared concern.
Right of Decision Our trusted servants have the freedom to make informed choices while honoring our collective conscience.
Right of Participation Everyone has a voice—no one is left out of the decision-making that impacts us all.
Right of Appeal Minority opinions are respected. Even a lone voice has the right to be heard.
Trusted Authority, Not Control Our leadership is service, not power. Authority is delegated, not demanded.
Balanced Responsibility Every layer of AAA service has defined roles—clarity keeps things flowing, not confusion.
Sound Structure Our trusted servants must be given the tools, organization, and spiritual support to succeed in their roles.
Best Possible People We seek out spiritually grounded members with solid recovery to serve at every level.
Ongoing Dialogue Every service body is responsible for staying connected and accountable to the groups they serve.
Vision for the Future We plan with purpose, with spiritual clarity—not just for today, but for those who will come after us.
Spiritual Foundation for All In all we do, we aim to place principles before personalities—and service before self.