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MOI            2O18 OUTLINE OF  THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR
                        REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN)






            10. Elections of Chief and Councilors of Indigenous Districts in Municipalities

               An autonomous system was adopted in indigenous districts in municipalities in 2014, where the

            first-term Chief and Councilors of indigenous districts in municipalities were chosen directly by the
            residents of the indigenous districts in municipalities on November 29, 2014.


            V. Promotion and Development of Religious Affairs

               Article 13 of the Constitution reads: "The people shall have freedom of religious belief." Such a

            freedom ensures that the people shall have the freedom to believe in any religion and to participate
            in any religious activities. The State shall neither forbid nor endorse any particular religion and shall
            never extend any privileges or disadvantages to people on a basis of their particular religious beliefs.
            The guarantee of freedom of religious belief shall include freedom of personal religious belief,

            freedom of religious practices, and freedom of religious association.

               In order to protect the freedom of religious beliefs and to ensure sound development of
            religious groups, the MOI will consult with religious groups continually, until reaching a considerable
            consensus, re-promote religious legislative work. In addition, all religious groups may hold various

            activities according to their rites and customs, and adhere to the spirit of "Whatever you take from
            the society; use it for the society;" the fundamental concept in this case is to encourage believers'
            donations in order to promote pure hearts and minds through reform activities, and also to

            increase public welfare, and various charitable, social, and educational enterprises. These religious
            organizations make a very significant contribution in promoting social stability and prosperity, and
            also in improving social practices. The number of meritorious religious groups and donations from
            2015 to 2017 are shown in Table 2-7.


              Table 2-7  Number of Meritorious Religious Groups and the Donation Amount

                            Number of Meritorious   Number of Meritorious
                 Year         Religious Groups        Religious Groups        Donation Amount
                                                                                   (NT$)
                            (Executive Yuan Award)  (Ministry of the Interior Award)
                 2015               19                     268                   1 577 114 960
                 2016               15                     284                   2 434 241 624

                 2017               15                     277                   2 399 926 304







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