International Society for Krishna ConsciousnessFounder-acharya: His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

1. Introduction

2. Summary

3. Key Elements

4. Regions

5. Flow Chart

6. Regional Body Make up, Role, Interaction and Selection process

7. UKMC and Regional Council Member Service Descriptions

7. Further Consultation

Implementation of this realignment proposal will initially be based on those regions/temples/centres and congregations who are able and equipped to participate. In order to prepare temples/centres and congregations for such participation, this paper outlines the various elements of the proposed realignment.

The UK National Council and UK Management Council are invited to give full consideration to this paper and especially to who are/should represent the other centres and congregations in their designated regions.

Creating stronger and more effective regional

representationEnsuring better and more focused inter

communication between regional centres and

congregations Facilitating more autonomous decision making

within regions

Establishing a clear regional framework and

structure Creating a more organized and manageable

national configurationA national structure best suited to facilitate future

expansion

If the UK management council endorse this proposal they are requested to support it in an active way by promoting and regularly discussing the essential necessity and benefits of national unity and co-operation.

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A key issue is that of resources. We tend to generate resources and funds and then own them locally. As such there is an apathy toward paying for and supporting governance nationally.

This apathy is the number one cause for the lack of leadership that we complain about...it's the number one cause for the lack of effectiveness of both national and indeed international leadership.

Just imagine how difficult it would be to function at local level if you were starved of resources because resources raised were kept privately by individuals.

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Another key issue is strategy. Generally form follows function. Hence structure generally flows from strategy. Again, for us to embrace a national strategy, leaders need to identify nationally. Right now that is sorely lacking.

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Another key element is the scope of our national structure. As we all are now aware, ISKCON UK is primarily a congregationally based yatra, therefore logic would dictate that our structures should encompass, involve and empower our congregations. It is no longer sufficient for our structures to simply encompass temples and centres

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5 regions are initially proposed

Region 1 - Scotland and the North

2. Proposed Regions

Region 2 - The Midlands

2a. Proposed Regions

2b. Proposed Regions Region 3 – London North

Region 4 – London and the South East

2c. Proposed Regions

Region 5 – Wales and the South West

2d. Proposed Regions

ISKCON UK

UKMC

UK Regional Bodies

Congregations

Centres

Each UK Regional Body will consist of: (where applicable)

GBCs

Regional Secretaries TPs and other temple representatives Centre Reps Congregational Reps

Oversees regional preaching and management Proposes members for ratification by UKMC Has authority of members by delegation from

the UKMC Inputs to UKMC by giving feedback on their

deliberations and offering items to them for discussion

Monthly Istagoshtis discussing both preaching and management

Quarterly joint preaching programs

Regular sharing of ideas and resources

Building relationships

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UKMC will decide on initial membership of Regional Bodies

Subsequent changes to Regional Bodies to be proposed by the body itself and then ratified by the UKMC

All constituent parts of Regional Bodies represented by that body can give their suggestions to their local representative as to who might serve on their regional body

Gives spiritual leadership Maintains and uphold national vision Does not serve in any other capacity that may

cause conflict of interest Service is full time Aware of financial and legal issues of zone Oversees work of relevant regional council Communicates regularly with the members of

relevant regional council

Accountable for strategic development of projects within their region

Sees to appropriate adherence to regional vision consistent with national vision

Ensures monthly reports are available from temples and projects in their region for the UKMC

Ensures spiritual standards in all temples within their region

Oversees maintenance of properties (according to property trustee standards)

Ensures national UK MC standards (byelaws and resolutions) are followed

Travels regularly within their region

If you require further clarification or explanation of this realignment proposal you are welcome to contact:

Praghosa.sdg@pamho.net Varsana.srs@pamho.net