In a letter to H.H. Jayapataka Maharaja the 24th of August, 1971, Srila Prabhupada states:

"The president, secretary and treasurer elected by the members of the center cannot be changed at least for one year; better to continue it for three years."

When Srila Prabhupada says, "The president, secretary and treasurer elected by the members of the center" then it seems to me to indicate that Srila Prabhupada had the idea that the president, secretary and treasurer should be elected by the members of the center.

© CHAKRA 16-Dec-2003

The debate: Should Temple Presidents be Elected?

CHAKRA wants to thank all the devotees who have contributed their time and thoughts to this debate. The debate is now over on CHAKRA, but we hope it has stimulated discussion and improved communication about these important issues in your local communities. 

Did Prabhupada want temple presidents elected?
Temple Presidents Elected?
Temple Presidents not to be elected - by Ramabhadra dasa
Response to Ramabhadra by Narottama dasa
Electing the temple president - issues behind the debate
TP Elect: Round Pegs in Square Holes? - by Krsnacandra dasa
TP's elected: Response to Narottama das - by Ramabhadra das
A President Can Only Be Changed by Vote - Chaitanya Chandra
My Impression of the TP Debate - Prananantha
Removal and Appointment of TPs - Jayapataka Swami
Prabhupada Favored Self-Sufficiency - Ranchor das
Elected by Members of the Center
Response to Jayapataka Swami
Prabhupada said: Elect the TP

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