For your information, regarding the Ministry of Personnel's Order No. 10949605491 dated August 18, 2020.

Explanation:
1. In accordance with the Ministry of Personnel's letter No. 10949605492 dated August 18, 2020,
and attached are copies of the original letter and relevant attachments, each one copy.

2. Article 14-2 and Article 14-3 of the Civil Service Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Act")
stipulate that civil servants concurrently holding positions in non-profit-making businesses or organizations (hereinafter
referred to as "non-profit organizations") shall, regardless of whether they receive remuneration, obtain permission from the competent
authority.

3. Cooperatives established in accordance with the Cooperative Act (excluding credit cooperatives) are considered "non-profit organizations" as referred to in Articles 14-2 and 14-3 of the Act. Civil servants concurrently holding positions in cooperatives (excluding credit cooperatives) shall comply with the aforementioned regulations. Regarding the restriction on purchasing shares, as it is not related to the provisions of the Act, it shall be handled in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Cooperative Act. Furthermore, although civil servants may join credit cooperatives as members and be elected as member representatives, their shareholding ratio shall not exceed 5% of the total paid-in capital, and they shall not concurrently hold positions such as director, supervisor, manager, liquidator, or custodian of a credit cooperative.
3. Cooperatives established in accordance with the Cooperative Act (excluding credit cooperatives) are considered "non-profit organizations" as referred to in Articles 14-2 and 14-3 of the Act. Civil servants concurrently holding positions in cooperatives (excluding credit cooperatives) shall comply with the aforementioned regulations. Regarding the restriction on purchasing shares, as it is not related to the provisions of the Act, it shall be handled in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Cooperative Act. Furthermore, although civil servants may join credit cooperatives as members and be elected as member representatives, their shareholding ratio shall not exceed 5% of the total paid-in capital, and they shall not concurrently hold positions such as director, supervisor, manager, liquidator, or custodian of a credit cooperative.
positions in cooperatives (excluding credit cooperatives) shall comply with the aforementioned regulations. Regarding the restriction on purchasing shares, as it is not related to the provisions of the Act, it shall be handled in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Cooperative Act. Furthermore, although civil servants may join credit cooperatives as members and be elected as member representatives, their shareholding ratio shall not exceed 5% of the total paid-in capital, and they shall not concurrently hold positions such as director, supervisor, manager, liquidator, or custodian of a credit cooperative.
as it is not related to the provisions of the Act, it shall be handled in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Cooperative Act. Furthermore, although civil servants may join credit cooperatives as members and be elected as member representatives, their shareholding ratio shall not exceed 5% of the total paid-in capital, and they shall not concurrently hold positions such as director, supervisor, manager, liquidator, or custodian of a credit cooperative.
shall be handled in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Cooperative Act. Furthermore, although civil servants may join credit cooperatives as members and be elected as member representatives, their shareholding ratio shall not exceed 5% of the total paid-in capital, and they shall not concurrently hold positions such as director, supervisor, manager, liquidator, or custodian of a credit cooperative.
as members and be elected as member representatives, their shareholding ratio shall not exceed 5% of the total paid-in capital, and they shall not concurrently hold positions such as director, supervisor, manager, liquidator, or custodian of a credit cooperative.
shareholding ratio shall not exceed 5% of the total paid-in capital, and they shall not concurrently hold positions such as director, supervisor, manager, liquidator, or custodian of a credit cooperative.
director, supervisor, manager, liquidator, or custodian of a credit cooperative.

4. Furthermore, the Ministry of Personnel's letter No. 2091802 dated December 12, 2001, stipulates that according to the articles of association of the Taiwan Provincial Fruit Marketing Cooperative (hereinafter referred to as the "Fruit Cooperative"),
the qualifications for members and member representatives of the Fruit Cooperative require them to undertake the obligation of joint marketing. This is considered "operating a business" as referred to in Article 13, Paragraph 1 of the Act. Therefore, civil servants should not engage in such activities. Although the Fruit Cooperative is a "non-profit organization" as referred to in Articles 14-2 and 14-3 of the Act, its membership qualifications violate the prohibition of engaging in business stipulated in Article 13 of the Act. Consequently, civil servants cannot obtain permission from the competent authority to join the Fruit Cooperative. This is hereby clarified.
the qualifications for members and member representatives of the Fruit Cooperative require them to undertake the joint marketing obligation. This is considered "operating a business" as referred to in Article 13, Paragraph 1 of the Act. Therefore, civil servants should not engage in such activities. Although the Fruit Cooperative is a "non-profit organization" as referred to in Articles 14-2 and 14-3 of the Act, its membership qualifications violate the prohibition of engaging in business stipulated in Article 13 of the Act. Consequently, civil servants cannot obtain permission from the competent authority to join the Fruit Cooperative. This is hereby clarified.
obligation. This is considered "operating a business" as referred to in Article 13, Paragraph 1 of the Act. Therefore, civil servants should not engage in such activities. Although the Fruit Cooperative is a "non-profit organization" as referred to in Articles 14-2 and 14-3 of the Act, its membership qualifications violate the prohibition of engaging in business stipulated in Article 13 of the Act. Consequently, civil servants cannot obtain permission from the competent authority to join the Fruit Cooperative. This is hereby clarified.
Act. Therefore, civil servants should not engage in such activities. Although the Fruit Cooperative is a "non-profit organization" as referred to in Articles 14-2 and 14-3 of the Act, its membership qualifications violate the prohibition of engaging in business stipulated in Article 13 of the Act. Consequently, civil servants cannot obtain permission from the competent authority to join the Fruit Cooperative. This is hereby clarified.
as referred to in Articles 14-2 and 14-3 of the Act, its membership qualifications violate the prohibition of engaging in business stipulated in Article 13 of the Act. Consequently, civil servants cannot obtain permission from the competent authority to join the Fruit Cooperative. This is hereby clarified.
violate the prohibition of engaging in business stipulated in Article 13 of the Act. Consequently, civil servants cannot obtain permission from the competent authority to join the Fruit Cooperative. This is hereby clarified.
competent authority to join the Fruit Cooperative. This is hereby clarified.