A Study of Tradition 9 in A.A. and Al-Anon
In the real world businesses and other groups are “organized.” But,in twelve-step groups, no one has this kind of authority. The groups are a “fellowship of equals.” Getty Images Decisions are made by the group as a whole and not by one or a few members. If no one is in authority, how are “executive” decisions made? Decisions are made by the group as a whole through what is known as a group conscience vote....