First meeting of the Commission

The first meeting of the Commission « New models of animation, management and government for Marist educational works » was held in the General House in Rome, from 3 to 5 April 2012. The Commission, formed by the General Council at the request of the Secretariat of Mission, is composed of: Mr Marcos Cândido (Brasil Centro-Sul), Br Gabriel Villa-Real (l'Hermitage), Br Michel Green (Sydney), and Brs Victor Preciado and John Klein, of the General Council, and João Carlos do Prado, of the Secretariat of Mission.

The mission of the Commission is to further the initiative of the Plan of animation and government of the Marist Institute for the period 2009-2017, with a view to « continuing to promote reflection and sharing on new models of animation, management and government of the totality of educational works in the Administrative Units, and in this context, redefine the presence and role of the Brothers. » This initiative also answers to the wish to follow up on the calls and needs perceived during the International Management Meetings held at Campinas (Brasil), in 2006, and in   Guatemala, in 2009.

The objectives of the first meeting were to promote the familiarity and integration of the members of the Commission, study the work proposal asked of the Commission, define the aim and working method of the Commission, evaluate the proposals of consultancy firms, and make recommendations to the General Council.