Sri Mayapur Project Development Committee

21.3.1.2.1 Definition

For implementing the desires of Srila Prabhupada and the previous acaryas, the GBC and ISKCON shall begin work on Sri Mayapur Project. To this effect, a development committee called "Sri Mayapur Project Development Committee,"(SMPDC) shall be responsible for planning and constructing the Mayapur project.

21.3.1.2.2 Duties

1. To plan for the Mayapur Project.

2. To construct the Mayapur Project.

3. To delegate responsibilities in order to realize the Mayapur Project.

4. To allocate funds for this project, once they have been contributed by the BBT and other sources.

5. To give an annual report to the GBC Body.

21.3.1.2.3 Powers

1. To expend funds without further sanction for the implementation, planning, etc. of the Sri Mayapur Development Project from any funds received.

2. To decide on proposals regarding the Sri Mayapur project and to sanction the plans, designs, programs and questions which arise.

3. To meet as required for the successful completion of the Temple of Vedic Planetarium construction and implementation, especially during the following stages:

a. Project formulation: estimates and cost flow evaluations, planning procedures, appointing engineer architects, etc.

b. Approval of preliminary drawings: modifications approximate cost, preliminary selection of materials, etc.

c. Approval of final design: last revisions, revision of approximative cost, etc.

d. Approval of interior plan: final modification of interior, etc.

e. Approval of estimates: hiring contractors, and on any other occasion as may be necessary.

4. To sanction the procurement of necessary and qualified devotees to work under the project, this sanction with the permission of local GBC and Temple President, provided the individual is agreeable.

5. To review the reports made by the various research groups and approve on the recommendation and implementation.

6. To be always in the awareness of the progress of the project, and to stimulate the ideals of the project of ISKCON at large.

7. To do all other things on behalf of the GBC which are required to further the Mayapur Development Project, and to give reports to the GBC at the annual meeting.

8. To appoint personnel on any committee formed for planning, research, etc. of the project.

9. This committee will elect a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, a Secretary and a Project Director to co-ordinate the working of the committee, and their term shall be one year.

10. On the order of the Chairman (or in his absence, or non-availability, the Vice-Chairman) the Secretary will notify the committee members fifteen days in advance of the venue and of the next meeting, and that the quorum of the meeting thereby officially called shall be a majority of the members in person or by proxy.

11. The Chief Architect and the Head Supervisor shall be entitled to attend the meetings relating to their work, and that the SMPDC shall be entitled to call any one to sit in the meeting, or render a report before the committee, but that such ex-officio invitees, or others present shall have no voting power in the committee.

12. All other conditions in the "standing orders" regarding committee shall be followed.

21.3.1.2.4 Regulations

1. The SMPDC shall appoint a "working sub-committee or team" from any of its members for being immediately available to the planning department and other research groups and for dispensing funds sanctioned and made available by the previous decision of the SMPDC, and for doing all other things related as may be resolved by the committee as its representative.

2. The committee shall appoint a "Mayapur Planning Department," being a team of devotee architects, engineers, draftsmen, construction supervisors, etc., which shall be responsible to make plans, co-ordinate research groups, supervise construction, take quotations and tenders, work with professional architects, engineers and experts, and give regular reports to SMPDC and its working subcommittee.

21.3.1.2.5 Mayapur Project Fund Raising Committee

21.3.1.2.5.1 Definition

A committee is formed under the direction of the SMPDC for the specific purpose of fund raising all over the world for the Sri Mayapur project.(82)

21.3.1.2.5.2 Duties

1. To raise funds and co-ordinate the fund-raising for the Sri Mayapur Development Project including forming new parties, donations, and other means. It shall enjoy the co-operation of the rest of the Society in the implementation of their program.

2. The above fund raising committee shall elect its office bearers for one year and meet during the Mayapur festival and subsequently during the year, at least once, and may form sub-committee's reports which shall be submitted by the Fund Raising Committee to the SMDPC for their advice.

21.3.1.2.6 Research institute

1. A research institute styled as "Bhaktivedanta Universal Order Research Institute" (or "Bhaktivedanta Astronomical Research Institute", or BI) shall be established and research the Vedic understanding of the Universal order on a full-time basis for the purpose of erecting an exhibit at Sri Mayapur, and thereafter in other places, for giving public and scientific circles the real picture of the universe.

2. The above mentioned B.I. shall be financed under the auspices of the Sri Mayapur Development Project Committee's Fund.(78)