Part IV

There shall be established under this law, within the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Assistance Fund for Associations and Non-Governmental Organizations. 

The fund shall have a board of directors; chaired by the Minister of Social Affairs with the following as members:

1-Two members to be nominated by the General Federation of Associations and NGO's.

2- Five members shall be chosen from among chairmen of boards of associations and NGO's, that satisfy the conditions of nomination; subject to the approval of the General Federation of Associations and NGO's. It shall be taken into consideration that each member shall represent a different specific-activity and one of them shall represent public welfare associations.

3- The two public figures interested in social issues.

4- One of the under-secretaries of the Ministry of Social Affairs.

The term of the fund's board of directors shall be three years. A member may be re-appointed for more than one term.

A decree shall be issued by the Minister of Social Affairs regarding the formation of the board of directors of the fund, statute and procedures of nomination for membership and operations; in the manner provided for in the executive regulations. 

An association or an NGO's may run for the membership of the board of directors of the fund provided that it satisfies the following conditions:

1- An NGO has been established according to the provisions of this law.

2- Auditor's reports, balance sheet and final accounts for the preceding three years prior to nomination shall confirm its sound financial status.

3- The association or NGO should not have committed any contravention provided for in this law within the preceding five years prior to nomination. 

The board of directors of the fund shall be the overriding authority in control of its affairs. The board shall have the right specifically to:

I- Ad as necessary to develop the resources of the fund.

2- Carry out required studies concerning the financial conditions of associations and the priorities -for providing aid to them.

3- Collect financial data on associations and limits for extending their activity. Issue bulletins to enable donors, at home and abroad, to estimate their conditions. Prepare and publish an annual directory listing associations and the NGO's as well as activity- specific and regional federations affiliated thereto so as to enable citizens to contribute to these organizations and to voluntary social work.

4- Draw up and overall policy for providing aid to associations and NGO's.

5- Set controls for allocating aids and grants.

6- Distribute aids to all associations and NGO's. 

Article 74:

The resources of the fund shall be made up mainly of:

1- Funds earmarked in the state general budget as aid to associations and NGO's established under the provisions of this law.

2- Proceeds of donations, grants and constructions received by the funds.

3- Proceeds of funds accruing thereto from dissolved associations and NGO's.