Section 17:
Powers and functions of the Governing Board.
The powers and functions of the Governing
Board shall be--
(a) to promote the ideals of Auroville and to coordinate activities and services of Auroville in
consultation with the Residents Assembly for the purposes of cohesion and integration of Auroville;
(b) to review the basic policies and the programmes of Auroville and give necessary directions
for the future development of Auroville;
(c) to accord approval to the programmes of Auroville drawn up by the Residents' Assembly;
(d) to monitor and review the activities of Auroville and to secure proper management of the
properties vested in the Foundation under section 6 and other properties relatable to Auroville;
(e) to prepare a master-plan of Auroville in consultation with the Residents' Assembly and to
ensure development of Auroville as so planned;
(f) to authorise and coordinate fund-raising for Auroville and to secure proper arrangements for
receipts and disbursement of funds for Auroville.