branch office finances new Kingdom Halls. The stated purpose was so that funding from more affluent areas could supplement funding from areas without the resources for a new hall. The monthly amount was initially based on "a confidential survey of all publishers" indicating how much they could commit each month, with a recommendation that the amount be "at least the same amount as the current monthly loan repayment". As of 2020, the amount is "based on a monthly per-publisher amount suggested by the branch office" and reviewed by local congregation elders. Maintenance Routine maintenance of Kingdom Halls is performed by the members of the congregations that use them, typically according to a scheduled checklist. The "Kingdom Hall operating committee" oversees maintenance of the building. At least one elder or ministerial servant from each congregation is selected to be part of the operating committee. Kingdom Hall maintenance costs are covered by donations to a local fund. Gallery References External links Official Kingdom Hall finder Jehovah's Witnesses' Official Website : What is a Kingdom Hall? Jehovah's Witnesses' Official Website : What happens at a Kingdom Hall Organizational structure of Jehovah's Witnesses Beliefs and practices of Jehovah's Witnesses Church buildings fr:Salle du royaume