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Cooperatives And Civil Associations

has drawn up the Social Association Act, which has been submitted to the Executive Yuan on January
17, 2020, for deliberation (still in progress), with "relaxing group control," "respecting group auton-
omy," "strengthening public supervision," and "promoting group development" as key points of
the legislation. While the establishment of social associations has been changed from the previous

permit system to the current registration system, the relevant promotion measures and public super-
vision for the resource development, as well as strengthening of social associations, have now been
undertaken. This is ultimately to foster a friendlier environment for the freedom of association, and to
promote social participation by the public.

Civil associations perform their functions based on their respective self-regulation. It is expected
that their organizational functions can be strengthened by having sound association affairs and trans-
parent finances, which will help them gain affirmation from the general public.

The MOI constitutes the responsible authority for nationwide social associations, and upholds the

above-mentioned principles to promote the following main measures:

(1) Guidance has been provided to social associations nationwide in how to conduct their regular
meetings, handle re-elections, and stabilize the personnel systems, among other related opera-
tions of their associational affairs.

(2) The functions of their information systems have been strengthened. The personnel of associations

are encouraged to review their online submissions of the associational information. In addition,
the construction of the basic database of social associations has also been improved.

(3) Social associations that perform well in public welfare services have been recognized and reward-
ed. In 2022, a total of 10 gold awards and 20 silver awards were conferred to social associations
upon evaluation.

(4) Subsidies for activities of civil associations at all levels across the country have been granted to as-
sist private associations in promoting various businesses and enhancing social welfare. In 2022, a
total of 224 cases were subsidized.

(5) The relaxation of the legal system related to civil associations has been continuously promoted. In 2022,
the amendments to the Regulations on Disposal of the Financial Affairs of Social Associations were

completed. Such amendments have been introduced to simplify the financial statement format for or-
ganizations with small-scale operations and simple financial income and expenditure. The simplification

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