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Cooperative & Civil Associations

1. Social Associations

A social association refers to a group of people gathered together based on common interests, beliefs,

geographical areas or blood ties; the nature of the gathering is for social dimensions and to achieve
personal interests or ideals. There are many genres of social associations, including academic, culture,
social service and charity, medical and health, religion, sports, international relationships, economy, clan,
fellow townsmen and alumni, as well as associations for other public interests.

Due to the growing interest of public concern over public affairs, it has become more and more
popular to recruit organizations to achieve social goals. In addition, the legislation of Social Association
Act is promoted, which transforms the association establishment rule from permission-based into
registration-based. The MOI also strengthens public supervision to ensure freedom of association.

The function of a social association depends on its own autonomy, regulations and sound foundation
to gain the recognition of the public. Being the competent authority for national social associations, the
Department is promoting the following measures to assist the aforementioned principles:

(1) Assist associations in conducting regular checkups on membership.

(2) Assist the stabilization of associations' personnel systems.

▲ The illustration meeting of independent legislation for social associations

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