Singapore legislation
Regulation 4
of National Council of Social Service (Membership and Fees) Regulations
Regulation 4
Grant and renewal of membership of Council
Subregulation 1
Where the Board is satisfied that an organisation is suitable for admission as a Council member, the Board may grant membership under section 15(2) or (3) of the Act to such organisation.
Subregulation 2
Where the Board rejects an application for membership, the Board shall not be obliged to give any reason for its refusal.
Subregulation 3
Where the membership of a Council member was granted at any time during the period commencing on 1st January and ending on 31st March in any year, the membership shall expire on 31st March of that year.
Subregulation 4
Where the membership of a Council member was granted at any time during the period commencing on 1st April and ending on 31st December in any year, the membership shall expire on 31st March of the following year.
Subregulation 5
The Board may, upon the expiry of the membership of a Council member, renew such membership for one year or 3 years as the Council member may elect.