{"id":958,"date":"2025-05-20T09:14:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T09:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/?page_id=958"},"modified":"2025-05-20T10:00:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T10:00:51","slug":"local-councils-act-cap-363","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/?page_id=958","title":{"rendered":"Local Councils Act (Cap. 363),"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Local-Councils-Act-Cap.-363.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Local Councils Act (Cap. 363),.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-870a10fd-8422-4dcd-a43b-e188c184f338\" href=\"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Local-Councils-Act-Cap.-363.pdf\">Local Councils Act (Cap. 363),<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Local-Councils-Act-Cap.-363.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-870a10fd-8422-4dcd-a43b-e188c184f338\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cSkont l-Artikolu 33(1)(c) tal-Kap. 363, il-Kunsill jista\u2019 jikkollabora ma\u2019 g\u0127aqdiet jew individwi biex jippromwovi inizjattivi kulturali, so\u010bjali u ambjentali fil-lokal. Doninu (Malta) International, g\u0127alkemm mhux re\u0121istrata mal-CVO, ta\u0127dem volontarjament, ming\u0127ajr flus jew kontijiet bankarji, u b\u2019mod \u010bar g\u0127all-\u0121id tal-komunit\u00e0. G\u0127alhekk qed nitolbu li l-Kunsill jikkunsidra l-g\u0127ajnuna lo\u0121istika jew organizzattiva (ming\u0127ajr trasferiment ta\u2019 fondi) g\u0127all-attivitajiet tag\u0127na.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"px-4 py-8 md:px-16 bg-white text-gray-800\">\n  <div class=\"max-w-5xl mx-auto\">\n    <h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold mb-6\">\ud83e\udd1d Collaboration with Local Councils<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"text-lg mb-6\">Doninu (Malta) International \u2013 Voluntary, Independent, Committed<\/p>\n\n    <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold mt-8 mb-4\">\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 English Version<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"mb-4\">Doninu (Malta) International is an independent, non-profit voluntary organisation. We do not collect donations, we do not receive government grants, and we do not operate bank accounts. All our work is carried out by volunteers, and no individual receives any payment or financial benefit. Our mission is guided solely by goodwill, service, and a shared commitment to improving society and the environment.<\/p>\n\n    <h4 class=\"text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2\">\ud83d\udd37 Can Local Councils Collaborate With Us?<\/h4>\n    <p class=\"mb-4\">Yes. Local Councils are legally empowered to support and collaborate with organisations such as Doninu (Malta) International, even if we are not registered with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations (CVO).<\/p>\n    <blockquote class=\"border-l-4 border-blue-500 pl-4 italic text-gray-700 mb-4\">\n      Article 33(1)(c) \u2013 A Local Council may collaborate with any person or body to provide cultural, educational, or social activities for the benefit of the residents.\n    <\/blockquote>\n    <p class=\"mb-4\">This means local councils may legally engage with us in community, cultural, educational, environmental, and voluntary initiatives, provided no public funds are directly transferred.<\/p>\n\n    <h4 class=\"text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2\">\ud83d\udfe2 Forms of Non-Financial Support Councils Can Offer:<\/h4>\n    <ul class=\"list-disc list-inside mb-4\">\n      <li>Use of public spaces for events and clean-up actions<\/li>\n      <li>Logistical assistance and coordination<\/li>\n      <li>Public awareness and joint campaigns<\/li>\n      <li>Promotion of voluntary service within the community<\/li>\n      <li>Co-hosting of environmental and community projects<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <blockquote class=\"border-l-4 border-green-500 pl-4 italic text-gray-700 mb-4\">\n      Article 33(1)(f) \u2013 A Local Council shall promote the participation of voluntary organisations in the life of the community.\n    <\/blockquote>\n    <p class=\"mb-4\">This clearly supports collaboration with voluntary organisations, including those that operate independently and outside the CVO registry, as long as transparency, ethics, and public benefit are guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n    <h4 class=\"text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2\">\ud83d\udd0e Why Some Councils Prefer Registered Organisations<\/h4>\n    <p class=\"mb-8\">Some councils may prefer working with CVO-registered organisations when providing financial assistance or official sponsorships. However, this does not legally restrict cooperation on voluntary or social projects that do not involve the transfer of public funds.<\/p>\n\n    <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-semibold mt-8 mb-4\">\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf9 Ver\u017cjoni bil-Malti<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"mb-4\">Doninu (Malta) International hija g\u0127aqda volontarja indipendenti u bla profitt. Ma ni\u0121brux donazzjonijiet, ma nir\u010bevux g\u0127otjiet mill-gvern, u ma g\u0127andniex kontijiet bankarji. Ix-xog\u0127ol kollu jsir mill-membri fuq ba\u017ci volontarja \u2013 \u0127add ma jit\u0127allas u \u0127add ma jibbenefika finanzjarjament. Il-missjoni tag\u0127na hija mibnija fuq rieda tajba, servizz u impenn g\u0127as-so\u010bjet\u00e0 u g\u0127all-ambjent.<\/p>\n\n    <h4 class=\"text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2\">\ud83d\udd37 Jistg\u0127u Kunsilli Lokali Jikkollaboraw Mag\u0127na?<\/h4>\n    <p class=\"mb-4\">Iva. Il-Kunsilli Lokali g\u0127andhom setg\u0127a legali li jikkollaboraw ma\u2019 g\u0127aqdiet b\u0127all-Doninu (Malta) International, anke jekk m\u2019a\u0127niex irre\u0121istrati mal-Kummissarju g\u0127all-G\u0127aqdiet Volontarji (CVO).<\/p>\n    <blockquote class=\"border-l-4 border-blue-500 pl-4 italic text-gray-700 mb-4\">\n      Artikolu 33(1)(\u010b) \u2013 Kunsill Lokali jista\u2019 jikkollabora ma\u2019 kwalunkwe persuna jew korp sabiex jipprovdi attivitajiet kulturali, edukattivi jew so\u010bjali g\u0127all-benefi\u010b\u010bju tar-residenti.\n    <\/blockquote>\n    <p class=\"mb-4\">Dan ifisser li kunsilli jistg\u0127u legalment jissie\u0127bu mag\u0127na f\u2019inizjattivi volontarji, edukattivi, ambjentali u komunitarji sakemm ma jkunx hemm trasferiment ta\u2019 fondi pubbli\u010bi.<\/p>\n\n    <h4 class=\"text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2\">\ud83d\udfe2 E\u017cempji ta\u2019 Appo\u0121\u0121 Mhux Finanzjarju Li Kunsilli Jistg\u0127u Joffru:<\/h4>\n    <ul class=\"list-disc list-inside mb-4\">\n      <li>U\u017cu ta\u2019 spazji pubbli\u010bi g\u0127al attivitajiet jew tindif<\/li>\n      <li>G\u0127ajnuna lo\u0121istika u koordinazzjoni<\/li>\n      <li>Kampanji ta\u2019 g\u0127arfien pubbliku<\/li>\n      <li>Promozzjoni tal-volontarjat fil-lokalit\u00e0<\/li>\n      <li>Ko-organizzazzjoni ta\u2019 pro\u0121etti komunitarji u ambjentali<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <blockquote class=\"border-l-4 border-green-500 pl-4 italic text-gray-700 mb-4\">\n      Artikolu 33(1)(f) \u2013 Kunsill Lokali g\u0127andu jippromwovi l-parte\u010bipazzjoni ta\u2019 g\u0127aqdiet volontarji fil-\u0127ajja tal-komunit\u00e0.\n    <\/blockquote>\n    <p class=\"mb-4\">Dan jikkonferma li l-kollaborazzjoni mal-g\u0127aqdiet volontarji hija m\u0127e\u0121\u0121a, anke jekk dawn mhumiex irre\u0121istrati mal-CVO, sakemm hemm trasparenza, etika u benefi\u010b\u010bju pubbliku.<\/p>\n\n    <h4 class=\"text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2\">\ud83d\udd0e G\u0127aliex Xi Kunsilli Jippreferu G\u0127aqdiet Irre\u0121istrati<\/h4>\n    <p class=\"mb-8\">Xi kunsilli jag\u0127\u017clu li ja\u0127dmu ma\u2019 g\u0127aqdiet irre\u0121istrati mal-CVO meta joffru g\u0127ajnuna finanzjarja jew sponsorships uffi\u010bjali. I\u017cda dan ma jillimitax koperazzjoni f\u2019pro\u0121etti volontarji jew so\u010bjali li ma jinvolvux fondi pubbli\u010bi.<\/p>\n\n    <p class=\"mt-8 text-lg font-medium\">In\u0127e\u0121\u0121u lill-Kunsilli kollha sabiex jikkoperaw mag\u0127na fl-ispirtu ta\u2019 responsabbilt\u00e0 \u010bivika u komunit\u00e0 b\u2019sa\u0127\u0127itha. Ejjew nibnu lokalitajiet i\u017cjed nodfa, solidi u mag\u0127quda \u2013 flimkien.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Legal Protections for Voluntary Organisations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u0126arsien Legali g\u0127all-G\u0127aqdiet Volontarji<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Doninu (Malta) International is a voluntary, non-profit organisation that operates without accepting government funds, grants, or donations, and is not registered with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations (CVO). Despite this, the organisation is still entitled to fair and lawful treatment from public authorities, including local councils.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Doninu (Malta) International hija g\u0127aqda volontarja u ming\u0127ajr skop ta&#8217; qlig\u0127 li ta\u0127dem bla ebda forma ta\u2019 fondi, grants jew donazzjonijiet, u mhix irre\u0121istrata mal-Kummissarju g\u0127all-G\u0127aqdiet Volontarji (CVO). Minkejja dan, l-g\u0127aqda xorta wa\u0127da g\u0127andha d-dritt g\u0127al trattament \u0121ust u skont il-li\u0121i minn kull awtorit\u00e0 pubblika, inklu\u017c il-kunsilli lokali.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Right to Reputation \u2013 Civil Code (Cap. 16)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any false public statements or defamatory remarks against the organisation may constitute <strong>civil defamation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The organisation has the right to take <strong>legal action for moral and reputational damage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Dritt g\u0127ar-Reputazzjoni \u2013 Kodi\u010bi \u010aivili (Kap. 16)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kwalunkwe kumment falz jew diffamatorju kontra l-g\u0127aqda jista\u2019 jammonta g\u0127al <strong>diffamazzjoni \u010bivili<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>L-g\u0127aqda g\u0127andha d-dritt tie\u0127u <strong>azzjoni legali g\u0127al \u0127sarat morali u reputazzjonali<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Local Councils Act (Cap. 363)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Local councils must act <strong>fairly and without discrimination<\/strong> when dealing with community organisations, regardless of whether they are CVO-registered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obstructing or excluding organisations based on registration status or personal bias may violate <strong>principles of good governance and equality<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Att dwar il-Kunsilli Lokali (Kap. 363)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Il-kunsilli lokali g\u0127andhom ja\u0121ixxu <strong>b\u2019mod \u0121ust u ming\u0127ajr diskriminazzjoni<\/strong> meta jittrattaw ma\u2019 g\u0127aqdiet fil-komunit\u00e0, anke jekk mhumiex irre\u0121istrati mal-CVO.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Li jfixklu jew jeskludu g\u0127aqdiet min\u0127abba n-nuqqas ta\u2019 re\u0121istrazzjoni jew g\u0127al ra\u0121unijiet personali jista\u2019 jikkostitwixxi <strong>ksur tal-prin\u010bipji ta\u2019 governanza tajba u ugwaljanza<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Public Administration Principles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Public authorities must act with <strong>transparency, fairness, and accountability<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Misusing power to harm or block a community organisation may be considered <strong>maladministration<\/strong> or even misconduct.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Prin\u010bipji tal-Amministrazzjoni Pubblika<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>L-awtoritajiet pubbli\u010bi g\u0127andhom ja\u0121ixxu b\u2019<strong>trasparenza, \u0121ustizzja u responsabbilt\u00e0<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>L-u\u017cu \u0127a\u017cin tal-poter biex jag\u0127mlu \u0127sara jew jimblukkaw g\u0127aqda jista\u2019 jammonta g\u0127al <strong>amministrazzjoni \u0127a\u017cina<\/strong> jew <strong>abbu\u017c mill-poter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Prevention of Corruption Act (Cap. 201)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any official who abuses their position to intentionally harm a voluntary organisation may be subject to investigation under <strong>anti-corruption laws<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Att kontra l-Korruzzjoni (Kap. 201)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uffi\u010bjal li jabbu\u017ca mill-po\u017cizzjoni tieg\u0127u biex jag\u0127mel \u0127sara intenzjonata lil g\u0127aqda volontarja jista\u2019 jkun investigat skont <strong>il-li\u0121ijiet kontra l-korruzzjoni<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Constitutional Right to Freedom of Association<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under <strong>Article 40<\/strong> of the Constitution of Malta, every person and group has the right to associate freely, regardless of formal registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any attempt to restrict this right without valid legal grounds may be <strong>unconstitutional<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Dritt Kostituzzjonali g\u0127all-Libert\u00e0 tal-G\u0127aqda<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Skont <strong>l-Artikolu 40<\/strong> tal-Kostituzzjoni ta\u2019 Malta, kull persuna u entit\u00e0 g\u0127andha d-dritt tasso\u010bja ru\u0127ha b\u2019mod \u0127ieles, anke jekk mhix irre\u0121istrata.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kwalunkwe tentattiv biex ji\u0121i limitat dan id-dritt ming\u0127ajr ba\u017ci legali jista\u2019 jkun <strong>kontra l-Kostituzzjoni<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Can Be Done?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>X\u2019tista\u2019 Tag\u0127mel l-G\u0127aqda?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Send a formal legal letter<\/strong> to the relevant authority outlining the violation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>File a complaint<\/strong> with the Ombudsman, Ministry for Local Government, or the Anti-Corruption Commission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ibg\u0127at ittra legali formali<\/strong> lill-awtorit\u00e0 relevanti biex tispjega x\u2019qed jinkiser.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tressaq ilment<\/strong> mal-Ombudsman, mal-Ministeru g\u0127all-Gvern Lokali, jew mal-Kummissjoni Kontra l-Korruzzjoni.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cSkont l-Artikolu 33(1)(c) tal-Kap. 363, il-Kunsill jista\u2019 jikkollabora ma\u2019 g\u0127aqdiet jew individwi biex jippromwovi inizjattivi kulturali, so\u010bjali u ambjentali fil-lokal. Doninu (Malta) International, g\u0127alkemm mhux re\u0121istrata mal-CVO, ta\u0127dem volontarjament, ming\u0127ajr flus jew kontijiet bankarji, u b\u2019mod \u010bar g\u0127all-\u0121id tal-komunit\u00e0. G\u0127alhekk qed nitolbu li l-Kunsill jikkunsidra l-g\u0127ajnuna lo\u0121istika jew organizzattiva (ming\u0127ajr trasferiment ta\u2019 fondi) g\u0127all-attivitajiet tag\u0127na.\u201d &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/?page_id=958\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Local Councils Act (Cap. 363),&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-958","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/958","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=958"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/958\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":966,"href":"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/958\/revisions\/966"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=958"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}