The following Description of Duties, taken from the NETA Handbook, give information for both the Committee Chair and the Alternate.

Technology Standing Committee Chair

Summary: The Technology Chair works with the Technology Committee to provide assistance with the technology needs of the Area. The Technology Chair offers advice and solutions to questions related to technology which can include troubleshooting computer issues, websites, telephone/video conferencing, and email

Qualifications: The Technology Chair should be knowledgeable in current technologies and have a good working knowledge of computers, conferencing technologies, and email systems.

Duties:

  1. Assist Area Officers and Committee Chairs with any computer issues they have when performing their AA responsibilities.
  2. Provide advice or support to any District or Group that requests assistance with their technology.
  3. Be the primary contact for all Area video conferencing design, setup, implementation, and training.
  4. Participate in the Technology in AA Discussion Forum and applicable Workshops.
  5. Provide oversight and assistance to the Area Webservant position.

Scope of the Technology Committee:

  1. Support the Area, Districts and Groups around Technology issues.
  2. Be a tech resource for all Area committees and officers.
  3. Be the Area tech repository of information on how technology is being used in AA and the AA service structure.
  4. Participate in the Technology in AA Discussion Forum and applicable Workshops.
  5. Support Area workshops as requested on technology and technology related issues.
  6. Committee will not be responsible content ‐ only implementation and training.

Webservant

Summary: The Webservant is a member of the NETA Technology Committee. The primary function of the position is to develop, maintain and secure the Area’s Internet website (https://neta65.org) to keep interested parties informed of a wide variety of Area information and events.

Qualifications: The position can be technically demanding. The Webservant should have a working knowledge of internet technologies including, but not limited to: WordPress, HTML, MYSQL, Web servers and DNS. If the Webservant does not have the background sufficient for managing the website directly, the responsibilities may be delegated, but the Webservant must maintain control over content and access.

Duties:

  1. Maintain the functionality of the website.
  2. Monitor website content and links to ensure they respect the Traditions and conform to NETA guidelines.
  3. Inform the Technology Chair of any issues with the site and/or inform the Area Committee of concerns or substantial changes to the site.
  4. Monitor access security of the website.