THE NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS ACT, 2002 …

1 THE NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS ACT, 2002 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONSS ectionTitlePART IPRELIMINARY title and IIADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION OF for NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS and duties of the register of NGO' of the of the of fund of the Annual Books of IIIPROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION OF NON-GOVERNMENTALORGANIZATIONS11. Requirement to Application for registration-13. Application to be referred to the Refusal of Review by the Board or appeal to the Certificate of Effect of Suspension or cancellation of Procedure for suspension or Organizations2 No. 242002 PART IVLEVELS OF REGISTRATION22.

2 Appointment of Public Registration of NGO, Board may require proof of VACCOUNTABILITY AND SELF REGULATION OF NON-GOVERNMENTALORGANIZATIONS25. Establishment of the Annual meeting of the code of Duties of the Board regarding code of Activities and financial Governing General Fund raising Notification of change of particulars of Inspection of VIOFFENCES AND PENALTIES35. Offences and VIIMISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS36. Liability of office bearers of Publication of NON-GOVERNMENTAL Power of Minister to make Organizations2002No. 243 THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIANo. 24 OF 2002I ASSENT,PresidentAn Act to provide for registration of NON-GOVERNMENTAL Organizationswith a view to coordinate and regulate activities of Non-GovernmentalOrganizations and to provide for related matters.

3 [..]ENACTED by the Parliament of the United Republic of IPRELIMINARY PROVISIONS1. This Act may be cited as the NON-GOVERNMENTAL OrganizationsAct, 2002 and shall come into operation on such date as the Ministermay, by notice published in the Gazette, titleand com-mence-mentlnterpreta-2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-tion''Board'' means the Board established under section 6;''certificate'' means the certificate of registration or a certificate of com-pliance issued under this Act;''Council'' means a National Council for Non governmental Organiza-tions established under section 25;..14th December, 20024 NON-GOVERNMENTAL OrganizationsNo.

4 242002''Director" means a Director for NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS Co-ordination appointed under Section 3(l);''International Non governmental Organization"means a Non-Govern-mental Organization established outside''National NON-GOVERNMENTAL Organization''Mainland Tanzania;means a Non Governmen-tal Organization established in accordance with the Provisions of thisAct and whose scope of Operation extends to more than two regions;''Non governmental Organization'' also known in its acronym "NGO''means a voluntary grouping of individuals or organization which isautonomous, non-partisan, non profit making which is Organizedlocally at the grassroot, national or international levels for the pur-pose of enhancing or Promoting economic, environmental, social orcultural development or Protecting environment, lobbying or advo-cating on issues of public interest of a group of individuals or organi-zation, and includes a NON-GOVERNMENTAL Organization.

5 Establishedunder the auspices of a any religious Organization or faith Propagat-ing organization' trade union, sports club, Political party, or commu_nity based Organization; but does not include a trade, union, a socialclub or a sports club, a political Party, a religious Organization or acommunity based organization;"Minister'' means the Minister responsible for Non GovernmentalOrganizations;''public interest'' includes all forms of activities aimed at providing forand improving the standard of living or eradication of poverty of agiven group of people or the public at large;"register means the register of Non governmental ORGANIZATIONS ;''public officer'' means a Public Officer appointed Pursuant to the provi-sions of section 22(l).

6 PART 11 ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION OF NON (1) There shall be appointed by the President a public officer to Directorbe the Director for NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS NonGovern-mental(2) The Director for Non governmental ORGANIZATIONS Coordination Organiza-shall be the Registrar Of Non governmental ORGANIZATIONS and a link tionsCoordina-between the Government and Non Government Organizations2002No. (1) Functions and duties of the Director shall include-Functionsand dutiesof the(a) to advise on policy and other matters regarding Non Govern-Directormental ORGANIZATIONS ;(b) to ensure proper implementation of this Act;(c) to ensure that operations of Non governmental Organizationsare available for the Government and the public for consumption;(d) to encourage co-operation with sector Ministries in mattersrelating to Non governmental ORGANIZATIONS ;(e) to register Non governmental ORGANIZATIONS ;(f) to keep and maintain register of Non governmental ORGANIZATIONS .

7 (g) to keep records and reports regarding Non GovernmentalOrganizations;(h) to appoint public officers under this Act;(i) to perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by theBoard.(2) The Director shall be the Secretary to the (1) There shall be a register of Non-Government ORGANIZATIONS ,wherein shall be entered all matters relating to Non GovernmentalOrganizations provided for by this ofNGO's(2) Each Non governmental Organization shall be identified by acertificate of Registration issued to it by the -(1) There shall be established a Board to be known as the NonGovernmental ORGANIZATIONS Coordination ofthe Board(2) The provision of the Schedule to this Act shall have effect as tothe composition, tenure of office, proceedings at meetings of the Boardand other matters relating to the No.

8 24 NON-GOVERNMENTAL Organizations20027. -(1) The functions of the Board shall Include-Functionsof the(a) to approve and coordinate registration Of Non-GovernmentalOrganizations;Board(b) to facilitate the implementation of the national Non Govern-mental ORGANIZATIONS policy;(c) to facilitate and co-ordinate activities of Non-GovernmentalOrganizations;(d) to approve application for registration or certificate of compliance;(e) to direct suspension or cancellation of any Non GovernmentalOrganization;(f) to examine the annual reports of Non governmental organiza-tions;(g) to advise the Government on the activities Of Non Govern-mental ORGANIZATIONS .

9 (h) to review the register of Non governmental Organisations.(i) to Provide Policy guidelines to Non governmental Organiza-tions for harmonizing their activities in the light of the na-tional development plan;(j) to receive, discuss and approve regular reports of the Counciland advice on strategies for efficient planning and co-ordina-tion of activities of Non governmental ORGANIZATIONS ;(k) to facilitate information sharing and Providing guidelines forletwOrking between NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS and theGovernment;(1) to investigate and to inquire into any matter in order to ensureadherence with the constitution of each Of such Non Govern-mental ORGANIZATIONS .

10 (m) to Perform such Other functions as may be directed by theMinister.(2) The Board shall, for the purpose of efficientfunctions-Performance of its(a) appoint any number of officers as may be required;(b) delegate to the Director the exercise of the Powers or the per-formance of any of its Organizations7No. 242002(3) In performing its functions under this Act, the Board shall main-tain as far as practicable, a system of consultation, coordination andcooperation with Ministries, Government institutions or any other pub-lic or private bodies established under any written law, having functionssimilar to those which are performed by any given Non -(1) The funds of the Board shall consist of-Sources ofFund ofthe Board(a) any sums as may be appropriate by the Parliament;(b) funds or assets which may vest in or accrue to the Board fromother sources by way of fees, grants or in any other way.