Decision on Provisional RAD Process

Overview

On October 2021, the Residents' Assembly of Auroville voted on implementing a Provisional Residents' Assembly Decision-Making (RAD) process that would be used until a new RAD process could be developed. This vote was conducted as an Emergency RAD.

Participation and Results

• Total participants: 343 registered residents

• Quorum requirement: 10% of eligible residents (239 votes required)

• Total eligible voters: 2,387 confirmed Aurovilians (as of October 2021)

• Outcome: The proposal was approved with 73% (250 votes) in favor and 27% (93 votes) against

The Decision

The approved decision was: "I agree that the Provisional RAD Process can be used until a new RAD process is in place (stated intention within 9 months)"

What Does This Decision Mean?

The approval of the Provisional RAD Process established an interim framework for community decision-making in Auroville. This decision allows our community to have a structured process for making collective decisions while we work toward developing a more permanent system.

The Provisional RAD Process includes several key components that impact how we make decisions:

• Only confirmed Aurovilians can participate in decision-making

• Proposals must go through Residents' Assembly Meetings (RAMs) for discussion and refinement

• Community feedback is actively solicited and incorporated into proposals

• A decision is valid when at least 10% of residents participate and 50% of participants approve

• Both online and in-person voting options are available

• The Residents' Assembly Service (RAS) facilitates the entire process

This process now serves as our official method for making community-wide decisions until a new process is developed and approved.