Issue Nº337 – News in brief

The Funds and Assets Management Committee (FAMC) has issued its annual work plan. Its objectives include a) increasing financial transparency and accountability by simplifying and strengthening basic regulations and policies b) growing Auroville’s income-generating activities to increase work opportunities for Aurovilians to provide more community wealth c) exploring the restructuring of the maintenance system to ensure that it provides sufficiently for all in need (e.g. food, child maintenance, ‘life-long maintenance’, etc.) d) exploring innovative solutions to provide affordable housing opportunities for Newcomers and Aurovilians and e) facilitating the development of a food strategy towards greater food security.

Nominations have been invited from the community for three new members of the Working Committee, three for the Council and two for the Funds and Assets Management Committee. The selection of new members will take place during a three day process between October 20-22nd. This year, the community will also select an entirely new Town Development Council (also known as l’Avenir d’Auroville).