2. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority — a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern. ~ OA 2nd Tradition

Our leaders are trusted servants.
Election to a position is a gift
of the right to do service,
to use a valuable tool,
a way to obtain and preserve
abstinence.

Our leaders are not selected
on the basis of their proficiency.
Rather, our higher power,
instead of selecting the qualified
qualifies those who are selected.

Our leaders are but trusted servants.
They leave the governing to a Power
who can.