GB-FAMC challenged

The RA-WCom has challenged the authority of the GB-FAMC which it described as “a group of individuals attempting to impose control over the rest of the community when it has not been selected by the Residents’ Assembly and does not respond to calls of collaboration or transparency.” The RA-WCom stated that the functioning of the GB-FAMC as a Committee of the Governing Board is not in accordance with section 16.2 of the Auroville Foundation Act as only GB members can vote in a committee constituted by the Governing Board of which they are a member.” The challenge was issued in response to a mass bulletin issued by the GB-FAMC on 14 January in which it claimed to be the sole authority for the appointment of executives and managers.