Foundation law
\nneeds improving<\/p>\n
From Media Indonesia<\/p>\n
As a social organization, after studying Law No.16\/2001 on
\nfoundations, we would like to propose that a government
\nregulation (PP) specifying its implementation be promptly issued.
\nBased on our scrutiny, the law contains several \"illogical\"
\narticles. Foundation managers, for instance, get no pay.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, there are no laws yet on children's protection and
\nsocial workers, forcing the managers to rack their brains and
\nexpend their energy to aid the weak. They should not be like
\nlegislators, who are only \"talking\" while receiving salaries.<\/p>\n
Foundations of all sizes are generalized under the law in
\ntheir licensing requirements. Its PP should therefore stipulate
\nthat the acquisition of license documents for social,
\neducational, humanitarian and religious foundations is free of
\ncharge, because their activities support government efforts.
\nFoundation personnel also deserve monthly salaries in
\nappreciation of their performance as social workers. Large
\nfoundations should assist small ones instead of ruining them.<\/p>\n
To this end, we recommend three categories of licensing of
\nsocial foundations:
\n1. At the national level, at least Rp 100,000,000 worth of assets
\nof foundation executives are separated, with branches covering
\ntwo thirds of provinces, besides a notarial deed, court
\nregistration, a governor's recommendation and a license from the
\nMinistry of Justice announced in the state gazette.
\n2. At the provincial level, at least Rp 10,000,000 worth of
\nassets of foundation executives are separated, with branches
\ncovering two thirds of regencies\/cities, besides a notarial deed,
\ncourt registration, a regent's\/mayor's recommendation and a
\nlicense from the Ministry of Justice announced in the state
\ngazette.
\n3. At the regency\/municipal level, at least Rp 5,000,000 worth of
\nassets of foundation executives are separated, with a notarial
\ndeed, court registration, a district chief's recommendation and a
\nlicense announced in the state gazette.<\/p>\n
The three categories should apply to foundations that will be
\nestablished by private circles.<\/p>\n
ROBERTO BANGUN<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/foundation-law-1447899208", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }