From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... traditional principles,
having no legal force at ...
12&12 p.16,
Foreword
How can a set of traditional principles, having no legal force at all, hold the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous
in unity and effectiveness?
2.
... traditional "Right
of Appeal" ought to prevail, ...
BB p.574,
Appendix VII, Twelve Concepts (Short Form)
V. Throughout our structure, a traditional "Right of Appeal" ought to prevail, so that minority opinion will be heard and personal grievances receive careful consideration.
3.
... traditional "Right
of Decision."
BB p.574,
Appendix VII, Twelve Concepts (Short Form)
III. To insure effective leadership,
we should endow each element of A.A. -- the Conference, the General
Service Board and its service corporations, staffs,
committees, and executives -- with a traditional "Right of Decision."
4.
... traditional "Right
of Participation," allowing a voting ...
BB p.574,
Appendix VII, Twelve Concepts (Short Form)
IV. At all responsible levels, we ought to maintain a traditional "Right of Participation," allowing a voting representation in reasonable proportion
to the responsibility that each must discharge.
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