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ISKCON GOVERNING BODY COMMISSION SOCIETY
Registration Number S/74662 under the West Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1961 P.O. Shree Mayapur Dham, Dist. Nadia, West Bengal 741313 https://gbc.iskcon.org
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2023
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Section 200: Governing Body Commission
204.01 GBC meetings: regulations
[Title] — Protocol for Extending Meetings—2023
[Meeting] – GBC Midterm General Meeting [Category] – Rule of order (passed on October 28, 2023)
Whereas the following resolution was passed in 1987:
1. That no GBC meeting shall exceed the scheduled limits of 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (morning session) and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (afternoon session), unless the members by a 2/3rds majority concur that an emergency exists. In the event of such an emergency, the maximum extension per session may be extended for 30 minutes only.
Whereas this resolution no longer serves the needs of the GBC.
Therefore, it is resolved that:
Any GBC meeting may be extended by a 2/3rds majority vote. The meeting may be extended by up to 30 minutes. If a further extension is necessary, then another 2/3rd majority vote will be required.
Any meeting may be extended for a maximum of 1 hour.
[Title] — Quorum for onsite, online, or blended participation meetings—2023
[Meeting] – GBC Midterm General Meeting [Category] – Rule of order (passed on October 28, 2023)
Whereas the service of a GBC zonal secretary is a solemn responsibility to the ISKCON society, Śrīla Prabhupāda and the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
Whereas in order to facilitate the GBC meetings more flexibility is required.
Whereas there is a need to increase the quorum to ensure that the decisions made by the GBC are indeed the will of the majority of GBC members.
Whereas the existing rules of order state:
No business shall be transacted at any general meeting, except for the adjournment of the meeting, unless a quorum of members is present at the time when the meeting proceeds to business.
A quorum for any general meeting shall be 51% of the total number of GBC members of the Society subsisting as such on the date of notice of the meeting.
Therefore, it is resolved that:
● The chairman must establish that a quorum is present before a meeting can begin.
● Any member can raise a point of order about an apparent lack of quorum.
● If the chair begins the meeting without a quorum present and a member is speaking on an issue, that member may not be interrupted for the purpose of stating that a quorum is not present. The chair should allow debate to continue and permit a member to raise an announcement about not having a quorum when members are not speaking.
● 60% of the voting members must be present for a quorum, to vote on a proposal for a Final Vote to be considered binding. (Voting members are GBC members who are not on a Leave of Absence or are not restricted from voting for disciplinary or other reasons.)
● In the event individual members are not able to participate in meetings onsite, the GBC EC may grant leave for the member to participate online,
● In exceptional circumstances, the GBC EC, at their discretion, may also utilize the option of blended meetings.
● Members participating online, must do so with their cameras on for their votes to be considered.
● If there is no quorum no decisions can be made other than to:
o Adjourn the meeting. o Take a recess. o Fix the time to adjourn to. o Taking measures to establish a quorum.
● Discussion may continue, at the discretion of the GBC EC chair, on a particular topic but no voting is allowed.
Participation in meetings
● If a voting member misses more than three consecutive online meetings, or one onsite meeting, the GBC EC will seek an explanation from the member to understand why they are not participating in meetings.
● Persistent absence without satisfactory explanation (to be determined by GBC EC) from meetings may result in a member being censured.
● This rule of order for quorum applies to onsite, online, and blended meetings. [Title] — Informed Decision-making by GBC Members is a Solemn Duty — 2023
[Meeting] – GBC Annual General Meeting [Category] – Rule of order (passed on February 11, 2023)
Whereas nearly every resolution passed by the GBC Body has potentially significant ramifications on ISKCON and its devotees.
Whereas it is the solemn duty of the GBC Body as a whole and of each GBC member individually to make informed decisions when voting on proposed resolutions.
Whereas each GBC member is expected to assimilate relevant and often vital information contained in submitted documents, oral presentations, and deliberations prior to voting.
Whereas relevant and often vital documents are frequently not provided to GBC members sufficiently in advance of GBC meetings thereby impairing the ability of GBC members to attentively read and absorb the documentation in a timely fashion.
Therefore, it is resolved that:
1. Sufficient time in advance of each online GBC meeting, but in no case less than 10 (ten) days, shall be allocated by the GBC Executive Committee to enable GBC members and Ministers to read and assimilate all documentation, in excess of (10) ten pages, provided for that meeting;
2. Prior to any presentation, discussion or deliberation regarding any agenda item, each GBC member shall certify to the GBC Body by means of a “polling sheet” whether he or she has read and assimilated the attached documents pertaining to that agenda item;
3. Only members who have certified on the “polling sheet” that they have read and assimilated the attached documents will be allowed to vote on the matter.
4. If the number of GBC members making said certification to the GBC Body is less than the number required to constitute a quorum, then such agenda item shall not be taken up at that meeting but shall be postponed to the next meeting of the GBC Body at which time the certification process set forth above shall again be required.
5. If the GBC Body votes by a two-thirds supermajority that an agenda item is urgent, the requirements of this resolution may be waived, except for the requirement set forth in Section 2 above.
204.03 GBC Meetings: Annual General Meeting
[Title] — Dates for 2024 GBC Annual General Meeting — 2023
[Meeting] – GBC Midterm General Meeting [Category] – Action order (passed on October 28, 2023)
Resolved that:
The Annual General Meeting of the ISKCON Governing Body Commission Society shall be held from February 27–March 9, 2024, at ISKCON Mayapur, WB, India
204.05 GBC Meetings: Mid-term General Meeting
[Title] — Dates for 2023 GBC Midterm General Meeting — 2023
[Meeting] – GBC Virtual Meetings [Category] – Action order (passed on March 15, 2023)
Resolved that: The Midterm General Meeting of the ISKCON Governing Body Commission Society shall be held from October 25-30, at ISKCON Pune, India
204.05 GBC Meetings: Mid-term General Meeting
[Title] — Dates for 2024 GBC Midterm General Meeting — 2023
[Meeting] – GBC Virtual Meetings [Category] – Action order (passed on December 13, 2023)
Resolved that: The Midterm General Meeting of the ISKCON Governing Body Commission Society shall be held from October 1-7, at ISKCON New Vrindavan, USA.
Section 300: ISKCON
301.05: ISKCON Members: Individual devotees
[Title] — Narahari dasa’s Suspension as an Initiating Guru in ISKCON — 2023
[Meeting] – GBC Virtual Meetings [Category] – Statement (passed on October 19, 2023)
Whereas considering that the concerns raised by the Hawaii temple board about Narahari prabhu’s activities and their opinion that he should not be allowed to resume giving initiations, and considering that Narahari dasa continues to make aspiring disciples despite the GBC’s and the North American RGB’s decision that he should not do so
Therefore, it is resolved that:
Narahari dasa’s suspension as an initiating guru is continued until February 20, 2025. His suspension will not automatically be lifted, but further considered based on his performance.
During the time of his continued suspension Narahari dasa will continue to follow all the restrictions given to him by the North American RGB as well as any agreement he works out with the Hawaii temple board which should include the board’s clear expectations of his service, relationships and behavior. Any agreement worked out with the Hawaii board should also be sent the Guru Services Committee and the North American RGB.
Also, during his suspension, Narahari dasa will not canvas, promise initiation or give initiation to anyone anywhere in the world, including the aspiring disciples that he presently has. He will also inform those who are now aspiring for initiation that he was not and is not now authorized to accept aspiring disciples.
The North American RGB and the Guru Services Committee will work together to reach any future decisions concerning Narahari dasa’s suspension.
Section 400: ISKCON Ministries, Committees and Offices
407.02: ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry: Installations
[Title] — Installing Laksmi-Nrsimha and Balaji in Guntur— 2023
[Meeting] – GBC Midterm General Meeting [Category] – Statement (passed on October 28, 2023)
Whereas ISKCON Guntur, India, has applied to install deities of Laksmi-Nrsimha and Balaji.
Whereas ISKCON Law “Regulation of installations — 2017” states:
For any applications for deities apart from those given by Srila Prabhupada, i.e., Radha-Krsna; Jagannatha, Baladeva, Subhadra; Gaura-Nitai (or Panca-tattva); and salagram silas; the IDWM requires executive input. Therefore, for any application that includes Krsna-Balarama or Sita Rama Laksmana Hanumana, the IDWM will consult with the GBC Executive Committee for approval. Any deities, apart from the aforementioned, must be approved by the GBC Body before the IDWM can issue a Certificate of Readiness for installing deities.
Whereas in 2011 ISKCON Guntur was gifted land with the condition of installing deities of Nrsimhadeva and Balaji.
Whereas ISKCON Guntur installed deities of Jagannatha, Baladeva, and Subhadra and Radha-Krishna in 2014 under the direction of ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry’s India representatives.
Whereas the donor is pressuring the temple to install Laksmi-Nrsimha and Balaji as he feels his business is suffering because he has not fulfilled his promise to the Lord.
Whereas ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry has expressed concerns about ISKCON submitting to the pressure of a donor to install deities.
Whereas, understanding the difficultly faced by ISKCON Guntur in this situation and, after communicating with the India Bureau and their indicating that they would like this installation to go ahead, ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry is reluctantly willing to support the installation of these deities.
Whereas, ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry’s India representatives have assessed ISKCON Guntur as having all the necessary brahmanas and other facilities and resources to care for the deities of Laksmi-Nrsimha and Balaji.
Therefore, it is resolved that:
ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry is hereby given permission to issue a Certificate of Readiness to ISKCON Guntur for the deities of Laksmi-Nrsimha and Balaji.
445.22: Other Committees: ISKCON Bureau–GBC Relationship Committee
[Title] — Appointment of the five GBC members to the joint ISKCON Bureau– GBC Relationship Committee — 2023
[Meeting] – GBC Virtual Meetings [Category] – Statement (passed on January 18, 2023)
Whereas the ISKCON India Bureau (IB) has requested further consultation and dialogue on Vaishnavi Diksha Guru (VDG) and Guru Tattva.
Whereas the GBC resolved on 24 October 2022 to engage in further dialogue with the IB.
Whereas the IB has nominated Bhanu Swami, Devakinandan dasa (Convenor), Rasaraja dasa, Bhakti Vinoda Swami and Shreejeeva dasa as the members of the IB Committee.
Whereas the GBC Committee will as a first duty, seek to create an enabling environment for a productive dialogue.
Whereas the GBC Committee will draw on the extensive research done, call upon GBC members, engage with the Vaishnavi Ministry, and with any other party, grouping or person that will advance its efforts to find a speedy resolution; and
Whereas the GBC should finalize the 5 GBC members to the joint committee.
Therefore, it is resolved that:
1. Guru Prasad Swami, Dina Sharana devi dasi, Gauranga dasa (RNS), Tapana Misra dasa (BVKS) and Govardhana dasa (BCAIS) are appointed as members to the joint ISKCON Bureau (IB)-GBC relationship committee; and
2. The Committee will provide quarterly updates to the GBC body.
450.03 ISKCON Central Office of Child Protection: other
[Title] —Establishing a Committee to Identify CPO Director — 2023
[Meeting] – GBC Virtual Meetings [Category] – Statement (passed on December 13, 2023)
Resolved that: The GBC hereby forms a committee composed of the Executive Support Office, along with Navin Krishna Das, Champakalata Devi, Chaitanya Mangala Das, Govinda Lilamrita Devi, the regional CPO Directors, and the CPO advisor Anuttama Das, to identify qualified candidates for CPO directorship. The current CPO Director, Kamalesh Krishna Das, will be consulted in this process.
453.03: Sastric Advisory Council: Papers
[Title] — Brahma-gayatri Mantra in ISKCON – Varnasrama, Bhakti, Principle or Detail — 2023
[Meeting] – GBC Virtual Meetings [Category] – Governing law (passed on June 28, 2023)
Whereas the GBC Body has been informed that there are instances within ISKCON where systems of initiation have been instituted that differ significantly from the system followed by Śrīla Prabhupāda in terms of the eligibility of a devotee for initiation, as well as the vows taken, and the mantras given at the time of initiation.
And whereas at the request of the GBC Body, its Sastric Advisory Council (SAC) has extensively researched the matter and presented a paper in their advisory capacity.
Therefore, it is resolved that:
1. Initiates’ vows at first initiation shall be, as Śrīla Prabhupāda required, to chant a minimum of sixteen rounds daily of the maha-mantra:
Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare
as well as giving up intoxication, illicit sex, gambling and the eating of meat, fish, and eggs.
2. Initiating gurus at second initiation shall give the specific seven mantras that Śrīla Prabhupāda gave to all initiates at what we call brahminical initiation or second initiation, and direct them to chant them three times a day at three sandhyas (morning, mid-day, and evening).
3. Gurus and those who recommend initiation candidates shall not make any distinction of birth, nationality, race, ethnicity, previous saṁskāra, marital status, gender, or classifications within the varṇas (such as occupational livelihood) as to who would be eligible to take those vows and receive those mantras in full at first and second initiation.
4. At the time of initiation, gurus should say, “As a member of ISKCON under the guidance and leadership of the GBC Body, I give you initiation in the guru Parampara.”
Initiates must then take only the vows that Srila Prabhupada gave. Gurus may request, or instruct, disciples to accept additional voluntary individual commitments, such as chanting extra rounds on Ekadasi, or remaining loyal to ISKCON. However, such should be in the form of instructions or guidelines and should not be included as an initiation requirement or vow.
[Footnotes to resolution]
The GBC is hereby publishing the Sastric Advisory Council paper entitled “Brahma-gayatri Mantra in ISKCON — Varnashrama, Bhakti, Principle or Detail?”
Section 500: Deputies, Global Duty Officers, Special Duty Officers, and Zonal Supervisors
501.01: Deputies: Duties
[Title] — Amendment to Deputies Duties — 2023
[Meeting] – GBC Annual General Meeting [Category] – Statement (passed on February 10, 2023)
Whereas the Deputies for decades have given the GBC valuable service in reviewing proposals before they are presented to the GBC.
Whereas the GBC resolution “Deputies Appointment Procedures — 2005” defines the responsibilities of the GBC Deputies Committee as:
All Deputies should attend the annual GBC Meetings in Sridham Mayapur and assist the GBC Body in its deliberations. This shall include:
Meeting as a separate body to consider various proposals or topics referred to it by the GBC Executive Committee, as well as proposals from amongst its own members, and to prepare draft legislation for consideration and voting by the GBC Body; and
Participating in various subcommittees and/or attending to other duties as assigned by the Executive Committee.
All Deputies should, where possible, make themselves available to assist the GBC Executive Committee and Secretariat during the year in communicating with any ISKCON managers that an individual Deputy may be in contact with.
Whereas the Deputies have saved the GBC time by reviewing proposals sent to the GBC.
Whereas the GBC Deputies Committee has proven effective in assisting the GBC to craft relevant legislation address the needs of ISKCON.
Whereas proposals from different Ministries, Committees and Offices should be treated equally, except for exceptional circumstances.
Whereas the GBC passed the following resolution in 2021:
1. That All proposals submitted to the GBC will be processed using GEM except where the GBC EC decides a different methodology is required.
2. All proposals shall be lodged via the Proposals conference and processed by the Deputies.
3. When the GBC Executive Committee decides that a proposal warrants bypassing the Deputies, due to considerations such as confidentiality or it being an emergency, etc, the proposal will be sent directly to the GBC First Review level on GEM.
Therefore, it is resolved that:
The resolution defining the responsibilities of the GBC Deputies Committee be amended to:
All Deputies should attend the annual GBC Meetings in Sridham Mayapur and assist the GBC Body in its deliberations. This shall include:
1. All proposals submitted to the GBC must first go through the Deputies for their review; exceptions to this rule may be made by a unanimous vote of the GBC EC or a majority vote of the GBC body for individual proposals.
2. The GBC Deputies Committee may also consider additional topics referred to it by the GBC Executive Committee, as well as proposals from amongst its own members, and to prepare draft legislation from these deliberations for consideration and voting by the GBC Body; and
3. Participating in various subcommittees and/or attending to other duties as assigned by the Executive Committee.
4. All Deputies should, where possible, make themselves available to assist the GBC Executive Committee and Secretariat during the year in communicating with any ISKCON managers that an individual Deputy may be in contact with.
Section 600: ISKCON Spiritual leadership
604.01: Regional management: Regional Governing Bodies
[Title] — Formation and Recognition of the North American Governing Body — 2023
[Meeting] – GBC Annual General Meeting [Category] – Administrative order (passed on February 11, 2023)
Whereas the GBC body has encouraged the establishment of continental committees (GBC Resolution 404/2002. Regional and Continental Governing Bodies)
Whereas North America has been designated as a ’Region’ with 5 ’Zones’ encompassing the United States and Canada
Whereas the North American GBC members and other leaders have been functioning as a continental governance group prior to the 2002 resolution but have not formally applied for recognition as an RGB.
Whereas the North American Council has been working on a framework for the past 12 months, including soliciting and receiving feedback from GBC members active in North America, legal counsel, senior leaders, and temple presidents.
Therefore, it is resolved that:
The GBC accepts the application of the North American Council, including the accompanying Rules and Regulations, and officially recognizes the North American Regional Governing Body.
Section 800: Appointments
802:01: GBC officers and members: GBC officers
[Title] — GBC officers — 2023
[Meeting] – GBC Annual General Meeting [Category] – Action order (passed on February 7, 2023)
Resolved that:
1. Revati Raman dasa (JPS) is elected GBC Chairman
2. Guru Prasad Swami is elected First Vice-Chairman
3. Tapana Misra dasa (BVKS) is elected Second Vice-Chairman
4. Gopal Krishna Goswami is elected GBC Secretary
802.04: GBC officers and members: Individual members on leave of absence
[Title] — Bhakti-Bhusana Swami’s leave of absence extension — 2023
[Meeting] – GBC Virtual Meetings [Category] – Action order (passed on January 4, 2023)
Resolved that:
The Leave of Absence of Bhakti-bhusana Swami is extended by a further one year.
[Title] — Radha Krsna dasa’s leave of absence—2023
[Meeting] – GBC Virtual Meetings [Category] – Action order (passed on January 4, 2023)
Resolved that:
Radha Krsna dasa (BBGS) is granted a Leave of Absence for health reasons.
[Title] — Giridhari Swami’s leave of absence— 2023
[Meeting] – GBC Virtual Meetings [Category] – Action order (passed on March 15, 2023)
Resolved that:
Giridhari Swami is granted a Leave of Absence for health reasons.
804.01: Sannyasa appointments: Sannyasa waiting list
[Title] — Sannyasa waiting list — 2023
[Meeting] – GBC Virtual Meetings [Category] – Action order (passed on May 15, 2023)
Resolved that:
The following are the candidates for sannyasa along with their respective waiting periods:
Adhoksaja dasa (NRS) (Russia) this year
Gopendra dasa (BCS) (Vrndavana) this year
Radha Shyamsunder dasa (LOK) (Vrndavana) this year
Trailokyanatha dasa (GGS) this year
Valmiki dasa (CCCD) One year
Kamalalochan dasa (GKG) (Mumbai) One year
Savyasachi dasa (JPS) One year
Vishvavasu dasa (NRS) (Germany/Baltics/Russia) One year
Atmaram dasa (GGS) Two years
Savyasachi dasa (BCS) (Swaziland) Two years
Govindanandana dasa (BCS) Two years
805.01: Ministry and Standing Committee appointments: Reaffirmation of Ministries and Standing Committees
[Title] — Reaffirmation of Ministries and Standing Committees —2023
[Meeting] – GBC Virtual Meetings [Category] – Action order (passed on August 23, 2023)
Resolved that: The following are the Ministry and Standing Committees and their membership assignments for 2023-24:
Congregational Development Ministry Minister – Jayapataka Swami
ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry Minister – Nrsimha Kavaca dasa (IDS)
ISKCON Youth Ministry Minister – Manorama dasa (SNS) Ministry of Book Distribution Minister – Vijaya dasa (HDG)
Ministry of Communications Minister – Anuttama dasa
Ministry of Cow Protection & Agriculture Minister – Kalakantha dasa (IS)
Ministry of Education Minister – Tapana Misra dasa (BVKS)
Ministry of Fund Development Minister – Devakinandan dasa (Juhu), Members: Mukunda Madhava dasa (BSDS), Madan Gopal dasa (SDG)
Ministry of Justice Minister – Champakalata DD (IDS)
ISKCONResolve Co-Directors: Brahmatirtha dasa, Vraj Vihari dasa (BJD)
ISKCON Dispute Resolution Department Prahladananda Swami (Chair), Champakalata dasi (Vice-chair) (IDS), Devakinandana dasa (MVG), Hansarupa dasa, Kamalesh Krsna dasa (BCS), Vraja Vihari dasa (BJD), Navina-shyam dasa (BCS), Candrasekhara Swami
Ministry of Padayatra Minister – Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami (LOK)
Ministry of Sannyasa Services Minister – Prahladananda Swami Other members: Bhakti Gauravani Goswami, Bhaktivaibhava Swami, Bhakti Caitanya Swami, Hrdaya Caitanya dasa (SDG), Devakinandan dasa (Juhu)
Vaishnavi Ministry Minister – Radha dasi (MG)
ISKCON General Counsel Devakinandan dasa (MVG)
GBC Nominations Committee Members – Tapana Misra dasa (BVKS) (Chair), Bhakti Caitanya Swami, Praghosa dasa (SDG), Anuttama dasa, Revati Raman dasa (JPS), Radha Krsna dasa (BBGS), Gauranga dasa (RNS), Aniruddha dasa (BJD), Devakinandan dasa (MVG),
GBC Organizational Development Committee Gauranga dasa (RNS), Govardhana dasa (BCAIS), Aniruddha dasa (BJD), (Co-Chairs); Anuttama dasa, Bhakti Caitanya Swami, Badrinarayan Swami, Jayapataka Swami, Praghosa dasa (SDG), Revati Raman dasa (JPS), Caitanya Avatari dasa (JPS), Devakinandan dasa (Juhu), Devakinandan dasa (MVG), Gaura Krishna dasa (HDG), Praharana dasi, Tapana Misra dasa (BVKS), Tirtharaj dasa (TKG), Vraja Vihari dasa (BJD)
GBC Strategic Planning Team Vraja Vihari dasa (BJD) Ananta Sesa dasa (IDS), Pancharatna dasa, Vrsabhanu dasa (PSDG), Govinda Priya devi dasi (RNS), Parijata dasi (RNS), Aradhya Bhagavan dasa (BCS), Shyama Sakhi devi dasi (RNS), Tosan Nimai dasa (RNS)
BBT-GBC Relations Committee Members – Badrinarayan Swami, Gopal Krishna Goswami, Madhu Sevita dasa, Praghosa dasa (SDG) (Coordinator), Devamrita Swami, Bhaktivaibhava Swami, Devakinandan dasa (MVG), Tapana Misra dasa (BVKS), Govardhana dasa (BCAIS) Mathura Manohara dasa, BBT Trustees and BBTI Directors GBC Vaisnava Calendar Committee Members – Bhanu Swami, Gopalapriya dasa (BVS), Sadasivananda dasa (JPD), Bhaktarupa dasa (Convener)
Guru Daksina Committee Badrinarayan Swami (coordinator), Bhanu Swami, Guru Prasad Swami, Niranjana Swami, Praghosa dasa (SDG) Prahladananda Swami, Ramai Swami
Guru Services Committee Members – Anuttama dasa, Prahladananda Swami (Chairman), Bhakti Caitanya Swami, Ramai Swami, Bhakti Vijnana Goswami (RNS), Mahatma dasa, Gopika Radhika DD (JPS)
ISKCON Central Office of Child Protection Director – Kamalesh Krishna dasa (BCS)
ISKCON Kirtan Ministry Minister: Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami (LOK) Jagannatha Kirtanananda dasa, Dinanukampa devi dasi
GBC Executors Property Oversight Committee
(GEPOC) Jayapataka Swami, Gopal Krsna Goswami, Guru Gauranga dasa, Nrsimhananda dasa, Ramesvara dasa, Loka dd (BTS)
Sastric Advisory Council Members: Urmila dasi (Chair), Bhakti Prabhava Swami (BCS), Hari Parsad dasa (RGS), Narayani dasi, Adi-purusa dasa (GKG), Sarvajna dasa (NRS), Kartika Chandra dasa (RNS)
Associate Members: Giriraja Swami, Krishna Ksetra Swami, Drutakarma dasa, Radhika Ramana dasa (HPS), Caitanya-caran dasa (RNS), Gopinatha-acarya dasa (KKS), Bhakti-Vijnana Goswami (RNS), Gopal Hari dasa (GKG), Kanai Krishna dasa (RNS)
Prevention of Leadership Misconduct Office Mahavisnupriya dd
Vaisnava Memorial Standing Committee Bhanu Swami, Giriraja Swami, Malati DD, Hrdaya Caitanya dasa (convenor) (SDG), Gauranga dasa (RNS), Nrsimha Kavaca dasa (IDS)
GBC Executive Support Office Executive Director: Nanda Kishor dasa (GRS) Corporate Services: Krishnanam dasa (RNS) GBC Communications: Parijata dd (RNS) Ministry and Committee Support: Jayalalita dd (KKS)
GBC Secretariat Staff Ananda Tirtha dasa (PVS) Corresponding Secretary Radha Sundari dd (RNS) EC Secretary Mahamani Govinda dasa (JPS) Treasurer Subha Krsna dasa (RNS) GBC Office Manager Nrsimha Kavaca dasa (IDS) Parliamentarian
806.01: Appointment of GBC Deputies
[Title] — Confirmation of GBC Deputy Membership—2023
[Meeting] – GBC Midterm General Meeting [Category] – Action order (passed on October 25, 2023)
Resolved that: The following devotees are confirmed as GBC Deputies for the next three years:
1. Krsnadasa Kaviraja dasa (Chair)
2. Sri Krsna Caitanya Swami (LOK) (Vice Chair)
3. Aniruddha dasa (BJD) (Secretary)
4. Acintya Rupa dasi (BJD)
5. Acyuta Priya dasa (RNS)
6. Akrura dasa (GKG)
7. Aravindaksa Govinda dasa (JPS)
8. Bhaktarupa dasa
9. Bharata Candra dasa (BDDS)
10. Brajsundar dasa (RDGS)
11. Devakinandana dasa (KDS) (Botswana)
12. Jagarini dasi
13. Jaya Gaura dasa
14. Kalasamvara dasa
15. Madana-mohana dasa (MG)
16. Nagapatni devi dasi
17. Namacarya dasa (BCAIS)
18. Prasanta dasi (LOK)
19. Rasaraja dasa (BSDS)
20. Srivasa dasa (BTS)
21. Vedavyasapriya Swami
807.01: Appointment of auditor
[Title] — Appointment of auditor — 2023
[Meeting] – GBC Annual General Meeting [Category] – Action order (passed on February 7, 2023)
Resolved that:
Sri Ratnesh Singh Chandel aka Rasa Parayana dasa (GKG), Partner, Kothari Chandel & Co Chartered Accountants 219/220 Office No. 2, Murlidhar Apartment, Kelkar Road, Narayan Peth, Pune 411030, is appointed as statutory auditor for the year 2023-24.
809.01: Zonal Supervisor appointments: New supervisors
[Title] — Appointment of Zonal Supervisors — 2023
[Meeting] – GBC Midterm General Meeting [Category] – Action order (passed on October 28, 2023)
Resolved that: The following devotees are appointed as Zonal Supervisors:
Indresa Gaura dasa (BBGS) Eastern Canada including Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec
Madhupati dasa (JAS) New Jersey (except Central NJ and Parsippany Temple)
Yugal Kishore dasa (RNS) New York City
Ramiya dasa Northern Florida, including Tallahassee, Orlando, Tampa, Deland, (not Alachua or Gainesville)
Prabhupada Priya dd (HDG) Texas
Vaisesika dasa Northern California
Tukarama dasa, (LOK) Southern California and Nevada, particularly Long Beach, Escondido Farm, San Diego, Riverside, and Las Vegas
Radha Govinda dasa (SRS) Romania
810.01: Global Duty Officer appointments: Appointments
[Title] — Pundarikaksa Govinda dasa appointed as Global Duty Officer for Temple Construction advice — 2023
[Meeting] – GBC Virtual Meetings [Category] – Action order (passed on February 1, 2023)
Resolved that:
Pundarikaksa Govinda dasa (JPS) is appointed as a Global Duty Officer for Temple construction advice.
810.02: Global Duty Officer appointments: Reappointments
[Title] — Reappointment of Global Duty Officers — 2023
[Meeting] – GBC Virtual Meetings [Category] – Action order (passed on February 1, 2023)
Resolved that: The following Global Duty Officers are reappointed for a further one-year term:
Caitanya Avatari dasa (JPS) India ISKCON initiated disciples’ database, CDM support
Devakinandan dasa (MVG) Singapore GBC Legal Office
Devakinandan dasa (Juhu) India International Projects’ development, Mayapur, Puri
Gauranga dasa (RNS) India Devotee Care, Bhaktivedanta Research Centre, GEV 2.0
Krishna Premarupa dasa
(BSDS) Switzerland Long Term Guru Training, Ministry of Education
Mukunda Madhava dasa
(BSDS) India GBC Finance
Radheshyam dasa (RNS) India Recruiting Full Time Youth Devotees
Samba dasa (JPS) India GBC Funding and Property Office
Shyamananda Krishna dasa
(GKG) Australia Environment—Green Temple Initiative
Tirtharaj dasa (TKG) Australia Global Leaders Database, ORGDEV, Endowment Fund
Vaisesika dasa USA One World Book Distribution Team
Section 900: Financial and legal
901: GBC annual budget
[Title] — GBC Annual Budget — 2023
[Meeting] – GBC Annual General Meeting [Category] – Action order (passed on February 7, 2023)
Resolved that:
The GBC Budget for 2023-24 is (in INR): Annual General Meetings 520,000
Cow Protection & Agriculture 555,000
Child Protection Office 1,600,000
GBC Org Dev Committee — Constitution Work 240,000
Dandavats 560,000
Deputies — Travel for Assistant 80,000
ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry 800,000
Emergency Fund 320,000
Legal & related expenses 800,000
Executive Committee Travel 240,000
Finance & Bank Charges 40,000
GBC Strategic Planning Team 400,000
GBC Corresponding Secretary 528,000
GBC EC Secretary 528,000
GBC Organizational Development Committee 240,000
ISKCON Congregational Development Ministry 480,000
ISKCON Connection 240,000
ISKCON Global Property Office 800,000
ISKCON News 400,000
ISKCON Resolve 400,000
ISKCON Sannyasa Ministry 200,000
Mayapur GBC Office & Accounts 400,000
Ministry of Education 640,000
Ministry of Justice 400,000
Prevention of Leadership Misconduct Office 400,000
SABHA 200,000
Vaishnavi Ministry 160,000
Srila Prabhupada Vyasa-puja Book 400,000
TOTAL 13,176,000