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Directive for Registration and Administration of Local Organizations (Directive No. 938/2022)
Authority for Civil Society Organizations938/2022
Summary
This directive, issued by the Authority for Civil Society Organizations, outlines the procedures and requirements for the registration and administration of local organizations in Ethiopia. It defines various types of organizations, specifies application processes, required documentation, and rules governing their leadership, management, and bylaws.
Who's affected
Local organizations, including charitable endowments, charitable trusts, charity committees, board-led organizations, and associations, operating within Ethiopia.
Action required
Organizations must ensure they meet the registration requirements, submit the correct documentation, and adhere to the management and administration rules outlined in the directive.
Key points
5- New directive for registration and administration of local organizations.
- Defines various types of civil society organizations.
- Specifies detailed requirements for registration, including documentation and asset values.
- Outlines rules for corporate leadership, management, and bylaws.
- Establishes procedures for rejection of applications and appeals.
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Requirements
8- Organizations must be registered by the authority to operate.
- Specific application forms must be used for registration.
- Required documents include founding minutes, bylaws, ID/passport copies, and photographs.
- Bylaws must comply with the Proclamation and relevant regulations.
- Founders, board members, and executive committee members must meet eligibility criteria.
- Organizations must have a bank account.
- Local organizations must have a minimum asset value of ETB 500,000 for charitable endowments and ETB 200,000 for charitable trusts.
- Bylaws must be authenticated and registered by the Authority.
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Rights and permissions
4- Organizations have the right to be registered upon meeting the requirements.
- Applicants have the right to appeal the rejection of their registration to the Board within 30 days.
- The authority has the right to take corrective actions against non-compliant organizations.
- The Authority's Board may amend or repeal the directive.
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Restrictions
6- This directive does not apply to foreign organizations or professional associations.
- Board members cannot have blood or marital relations up to the third degree with the organization's working leaders.
- A trustee cannot delegate their duties or use the organization's property for personal gain.
- Organizations cannot be managed by external bodies other than those authorized by law or bylaws.
- Organizations cannot open and use a bank account operated by only one individual.
- Board/executive members may not serve as bank signatories unless they are from professional or public associations.
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Penalties
2- Organizations registered with fraudulent documents will be considered as such, and the authority will take appropriate corrective actions.
- If the authority confirms that submitted documents are false or obtained by fraud, the registration will be rejected, and the matter will be referred to the police and prosecutor.
Objectives
4- To provide a framework for the registration and administration of local organizations.
- To ensure transparency and accountability in the operations of civil society organizations.
- To facilitate and coordinate the activities of civil society organizations.
- To encourage and support the establishment of civil society organizations that contribute to public benefits.
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Organizations
3- Authority for Civil Society Organizations
- Federal Ministry of Justice
- Council of Ministers
Legal references
3- Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No. 1113/2019
- Proclamation No. 1263/2022
- Council of Ministers Regulation No. 514/2022
Original sourcehttps://justice.gov.et/en/directives/directive-for-registration-and-administration-of-local-organizations-directive-no-938-2022/
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