 Service System Structural Proposals Intermediate Bodies And State/National Services

 Intermediate Bodies

 Occupy space between service bodies – like an accordion Formed based on need Facilitate communication; may deliver services

 Flexible Form should follow function. Communities need a structure flexible enough to works well for them.

 Reduce travel for rural GSUs Reduce size of urban LSUs Allow minority language groups to come together

 Neighboring LSUs can send delegate(s) Reduces travel time Reduces number of delegates in large state/national body

 State/National Services

 Defined by Geographic Boundaries Follows established geographic boundaries. Allows easier interface with professional and legislative bodies. Makes it easier for the public to find and communicate with us.

 Intended Services State/national service bodies: Interact with government and professional bodies Organize assemblies and conventions Coordinate centralized resources Provide a communication link

 Consists of a state, province, or country Could consist of neighboring states, provinces, or countries for seating purposes Provides services that cover the whole state, province, or country Border communities may join neighboring states if practical

 Challenges: Unclear boundaries often make public relations difficult Solutions: Using existing geographic boundaries makes communication with the public easier and makes it easier for addicts to find NA

 Challenges: Some places underserved by our current regions Solutions: Service bodies will be responsible for the whole of the state, ensuring that all locations are served

 Challenges: Duplication of services and inefficient use of resources Solutions: Having one service body for the state, or country, will help eliminate some duplication

 Discussion Questions Intermediate Bodies Considering the size, density, or other characteristics of your community: How could using an intermediate body be useful? What, if any, challenges might using an intermediate body create?

 Discussion Questions State/National Services Picture applying these models in your community: How would these proposals help you to maintain what is positive in our current system concerning state-, province-, or national-level service delivery, or improve your state-, province-, or national-level service delivery? What, if any, challenges might these proposals create in your state-, province-, or national-level service delivery?

 Small Group Discussion Questions State/National Services and Intermediate Bodies

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