The Treasurer position for GMTANA is essentially the financial steward and record keeper for the Area Service Committee. The role focuses on responsibly managing the Area’s money, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring transparency and accountability in how funds are handled.  Clean time requirement for this position is 3 years.

Core Purpose

The Treasurer helps protect the financial integrity of the Area by receiving, tracking, safeguarding, and distributing funds according to the decisions of the service body.

What the Treasurer Actually Does

Manages the Area’s Funds

One of the primary responsibilities is handling the Area’s finances:

• Receiving donations and funds from groups and subcommittees
• Managing the Area bank account
• Signing checks and overseeing disbursements
• Ensuring funds are distributed according to approved decisions and available balances

The Treasurer acts as the custodian of the Area’s money and financial records.

Maintains Accurate Financial Records

The Treasurer is responsible for keeping organized and up-to-date financial documentation, including:

• Income and expense tracking
• Bank statements
• Financial ledgers and record books
• Outstanding funding requests
• Payment vouchers and reimbursement documentation

These records must be available for review and verification whenever requested.

Provides Financial Reporting

A major part of the role is keeping the Area informed about its financial condition by:

• Giving verbal financial reports during meetings
• Providing written financial statements
• Sharing current bank information
• Reporting all receipts, disbursements, and balances
• Preparing a final report at the end of the term

This helps ensure transparency and accountability within the Area.

Supports Financial Accountability

The Treasurer helps ensure that Area funds are handled responsibly and according to NA principles by:

• Following committee decisions regarding spending
• Maintaining accurate documentation
• Keeping financial records open for review
• Participating in audits if needed

Provides Continuity and Training

The Treasurer is also responsible for helping prepare the next trusted servant by:

• Training the Alternate Treasurer
• Maintaining organized records that allow for smooth transitions between terms

Skills That Matter Most

Someone effective in this role usually demonstrates:

• Honesty and integrity
• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Reliability
• Basic financial and bookkeeping skills
• Consistency and accountability
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly

What the Role Looks Like in Practice

In practice, the Treasurer is often:

• Tracking donations and expenses
• Maintaining spreadsheets or financial ledgers
• Reconciling bank statements
• Preparing reports before meetings
• Answering questions about Area finances
• Processing reimbursements and payments
• Keeping financial documents organized and accessible