Compilations[edit]
Establishment (as "secondary Houses of Justice")[edit]
"And now, concerning the House of Justice which God hath ordained as the source of all good and freed from all error, it must be elected by universal suffrage, that is, by the believers. Its members must be manifestations of the fear of God and daysprings of knowledge and understanding, must be steadfast in God's faith and the well-wishers of all mankind. By this House is meant the Universal House of Justice, that is, in all countries a secondary House of Justice must be instituted, and these secondary Houses of Justice must elect the members of the Universal one."
Election time[edit]
Who may be elected[edit]
Desirable Auxiliary Board Members Be Left Free from Administrative Duties[edit]
"National Assemblies in whose areas of jurisdiction Board Members reside, should point out to the delegates at Convention that whilst teaching and administrative duties are not mutually exclusive, it is desirable that Auxiliary Board Members, whether for teaching or protection, be left free to concentrate on the work allotted to them.... The following extract from the Guardian's letter, written through his secretary, could be shared with the delegates for their guidance when casting their votes:
'Teachers of the Cause can surely become members of any Assembly or Committee. There should be no incapacity attached to them. But, Shoghi Effendi would just prefer to see them devote all their time to teaching and leave the administrative functions for those who cannot serve as teachers.' (Bahá'í News, October 1932)"
- (From a letter of the Universal House of Justice to all National Spiritual Assemblies, November 25, 1963, in Lights of Guidance, no. 77)
Counsellors Ineligible for Membership on Administrative Bodies[edit]
"The members of these Boards of Counsellors will serve for a term, or terms, the length of which will be determined and announced at a later date, and while serving in this capacity will not be eligible for membership on national or local administrative bodies...."
- (Universal House of Justice, Wellspring of Guidance, pp. 141-142, in Lights of Guidance, no. 79)
Statistics[edit]
Count of National Spiritual Assemblies[edit]
See wikipedia:Statistics on National Spiritual Assemblies#Totals
Contact Information for Various National Spiritual Assemblies[edit]
(See also country)
