ISKCON Administrative Regions ( 2001 )

The GBC Secretariat, in cooperation with the GBC Zonal Secretaries and ISKCON Continental Committees shall organize “ ISKCON Regions “ each consisting of approximately ten to twenty geographically contiguous ISKCON branches.

 

Each region shall have one GBC Deputee assigned to it who resides in the region and interfaces with the GBC Secretariat on ISKCON administrative issues. This assignment implies no administrative authority for the GBC Deputee, whose sole responsibility in this role is tocommunicate effectively with the Regional Temple Presidents and the GBC Secretariat.

 

The GBC Secretariat has drafted a list of such regions summarised below. The GBC Body provisionally accepts this list, with the understanding that their exact composition may be changed at any time by consensus of the local GBC Zonal Secretaries and the GBC Secretariat or by direction of the GBC Executive Committee.

 

Draft summary of ISKCON Regions: Africa ( two regions), Australia ( two regions), India (four regions), CIS ( six regions ), Europe (six regions), South America (two regions), North America (four regions).

Candidates for GBC

3.5.5.2.1.     Definition

A Candidate for GBC is an official status which is preliminary to Assistant GBC. A candidate for GBC is given the opportunity to demonstrate that he does well in his assigned area for a specified length of time, in which case the GBC would consider him as Assistant GBC for that area.(92)

3.5.5.2.2.     Regulations

3.5.5.2.2.1  Appointment

1. The Governing Body Commission may, at its discretion, appoint a senior ISKCON member in good standing to be a "Candidate for GBC" to fulfill a need for additional GBC presence for a specified geographical area or Ministry. Upon successful completion of the terms of appointment, the Candidate for GBC shall be considered at the plenary GBC meeting for the post of Assistant GBC.

2.Official Candidates for GBC shall be appointed by the Governing Body Commission by a simple majority vote.

3. It shall be required that a Candidate for GBC be under the supervision of a GBC member, group of members, or committee. They shall assist the Candidate for GBC as needed, and make reports on his progress and activities to the GBC Body or a committee assigned for this purpose.

3.5.5.2.3.     Duties

There shall be specific duties given to the Candidate along with the appointment, which will vary according to individual circumstances, such as the following:

1. To establish permanent ISKCON centers or develop an undeveloped or underdeveloped part of the world as an active Krsna conscious missionary.

2. To reside or remain in a particular area for a minimum total period of time or time per year.

3. To dedicate himself to preaching in a particular area or field.

4. To demonstrate his abilities and capacities successfully for a specified minimum period of time.

5. To provide an annual report to the GBC in approved format.

6. To improve deficiencies in some aspects of the person's character, attitude, knowledge, abilities, skills or behavior.

3.5.5.2.4      Powers

A Candidate for GBC is empowered by the GBC Body as deemed necessary to enable him to fulfill his duties. These powers may include:

1. Acting as an official representative of the GBC Body for the assigned area.

2. Having any or all of the general powers of a Zonal Secretary or Minister, as qualified under the "Supervision" section below.

3. Other special powers for fulfilling some special assignment or service as the GBC Body may deem appropriate.

4. Attendance at GBC plenary or committee meetings.

3.5.5.2.5      GBC Supervision

It shall be required that a Candidate for GBC be under the supervision of a GBC member, group of members, or committee. They shall assist the Candidate for GBC as needed, and make reports on his progress and activities to the GBC body or a committee assigned for this purpose.

Emeritus GBC

3.5.5.3.1      Definition

The GBC Body may award the title "Emeritus GBC" to retired GBC Members who have rendered distinguished service.

3.5.5.3.2      Role

The role of an Emeritus GBC is to:

a. make himself available to all GBC members as a storehouse of knowledge and experience,

b. be respected in ISKCON society as were the great sages in Vedic society,

c. when requested, act in a non-managerial role by giving advice to the GBC member or members or GBC Deputies who have taken over his GBC responsibilities,

d. participate in GBC meetings as a non-voting member if he should so choose,

e. as a participant in GBC meetings, be afforded all privileges offered to an ordinary GBC Member.

GBC Deputies

3.5.5.4.1.     Definition

In order to recruit some of the best non-GBC ISKCON members into the GBC decision making process that will help make the GBC more relevant to the needs of the Society while creating valuable training opportunities for these members, there shall be "GBC Deputies" appointed from ISKCON Leaders (Temple Presidents, Regional Secretaries, etc.) to assist the GBC Body in its global management of ISKCON in addition to their normal duties.

 

(2000)

Further membership in this Body shall be for 3 years and may be renewed. Members must attend the Annual Mayapur GBC Meetings.

3.5.5.4.2.     Duties

1. To attend the annual GBC meetings in Sridhama Mayapur,

2. To be appointed for a term of 3 years, reappointment is permitted,

3. To be assigned to the Ksetra Committees, standing or other committees and to serve as regular voting members of the same,

4. To stay in communication during the year and continue to serve as committee members,

5. To do other things as requested by the GBC Body,

6. To review the previous year's GBC meeting minutes and report to the GBC Body on what has been achieved and is still requiring action,

7. To preview and refine proposals and caste a preliminary vote to expedite GBC voting and

8. to assist the collection of data for evaluating ISKCON performance.(97-404.1)

3.5.5.4.3.     Functions

The GBC Rules of Order give details on GBC Deputy functioning.

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ISKCON Ministries

Definition

A Minister is appointed by the GBC Body for each Statement of Mission. He is an expert in the educational, regulatory, developmental, and planning aspects of his field. He acts as a professor and establishes the curriculum of his discipline and disseminates this knowledge throughout ISKCON. A Ministry is usually headed by a Minister.

A Minister shall be appointed by the GBC Body for each Statement of Mission.

General Duties

1. To oversee a Statement of Mission or specific area as assigned by the GBC Body.

2. To educate Zonal Secretaries and ISKCON Leaders how to take practical steps towards achieving the Statement of Mission and Progressive Goals.

3. To advise, assist, and promote the realization of the Statement of Mission or coordinate others to do so.

4. To monitor ISKCON's progress in relation to his Ministerial area including the progress towards the stated Mission, its Supporting Objectives, and the Progressive Goals for the world.

5. To work through the regular ISKCON administrators, and to try to further motivate them to achieve the Statement of Mission.

6. To make annual and other progress reports as necessary on the respective Statement of Mission.

7. To make observations on each Zonal Secretary's progress reports, and otherwise make special progress reports or studies in regard to a zone or other area, as required.

8. To appoint staff members, assistants, and advisers (who are experts in the field), as needed.

9. To liaise in the appointment of Continental or National coordinators with the local bodies.

10. To become expert in his field, and to act as a professor.

11. To establish the curriculum of his discipline and disseminate this knowledge throughout ISKCON.

12. To provide the GBC Body with reports on their assigned activities which shall include financial details such as assets, liabilities, expenditures, and income. Such reports are to be submitted to the GBC Corresponding Secretary at least forty-five days prior to the beginning of the annual meeting, and shall be distributed to all GBC members and made available to other concerned ISKCON officials upon request.

Guidelines

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