Singapore legislation
Regulation 4
of Charities (Institutions of A Public Character) Regulations
Regulation 4
Application for approval as institution of a public character
Subregulation 1
An institution or fund may apply for approval as an institution of a public character by submitting an application form accompanied by such information and documents as the Sector Administrator may require.
Subregulation 2
Despite the applicant satisfying all of the applicable conditions in regulation 3, the Sector Administrator may refuse to approve an application under this regulation, taking into account any other consideration the Sector Administrator thinks fit, which may include the following:
the applicant has at any time failed to comply with the Act or any regulations made under the Act (whether or not as a registered charity or an exempt charity);
there is or has been any mismanagement, misconduct, incompetence or negligence in the administration of the applicant;
an audit report on the applicant has been qualified in any way, and whether appropriate action has been taken to address the concerns raised;
whether the persons who are to perform the functions of governing board members of the applicant are likely to act independently and exercise proper control and management of the applicant as an institution of a public character;
whether the governing instruments and policies and plans of the applicant are likely to ensure proper control and management of the administration of the applicant as an institution of a public character;
whether the activities planned by the applicant are likely to further the charitable purposes of the applicant as an institution of a public character.
Subregulation 3
An approval if granted by the Sector Administrator is valid for such period, not exceeding 2 years, as may be specified in the approval.