Decision on Revised Selection Process

Overview

In April 2022, the Residents' Assembly of Auroville voted on a proposal to approve a revised selection process for key working groups including the Working Committee, Auroville Council, FAMC, Entry Board, and ATDC. This vote was conducted through the standard Residents' Assembly Decision-making (RAD) process.

Participation and Results

• Total participants: 368 registered residents

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

• Total eligible voters: 2,385 confirmed Aurovilians (as of April 2022)

• Outcome: The proposal was approved with 95% (349 votes) in favour and 5% (19 votes) against

  
  

  

  
  

The Decision

The approved decision was to implement the revised Selection Process proposal for the Working Committee, Auroville Council, FAMC, Entry Board, and ATDC.

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What Does This Decision Mean?

This decision establishes a new methodology for selecting members of Auroville's five major working groups. The "Participatory Working Groups" selection process replaces the previous selection system and introduces a more structured approach to how community members are chosen to serve in governance roles.

The approved process includes the following key components:

• A random selection of community members who will form selection teams

• A transparent feedback mechanism on candidates from the community

• Training for selection team members before they begin their work

• Independent teams that work separately to make selections

• A consensus-based approach with fallback mechanisms when needed

• A system to ensure continuity through staggered turnover of members