According to Clause 13 of the Council's Constitution, organizations wishing to apply for Agency Membership must fulfill the following criteria in order to be eligible:

1. They must be recognized by the Council as being a non-profit-making body;
2. They must have been in operation for a period of at least one year;
3. They must possess a Constitution or similar document of incorporation;
4. They must publish their annual report and audited accounts or certified accounts with regards to annual income and expenditure;
5. They must comply with such other conditions as may be prescribed by the Executive Committee from time to time.

1. Upon the request of the agency applying for membership, the Council will either send the application form and the relevant materials to the agency, or advise the agency to download it from our home page.
2. Upon the return of the completed forms and the relevant documents from the agency, they will be checked to ensure whether they are meeting the criteria.
3. If the criteria are met, an agency visit will be arranged to learn more about the agency and its expectations on joining the Council.
4. After the visit, an Agency Report, summarizing the objectives of the agency, as well as the services and activities, their future plan and expectations, etc. will be prepared and sent to the Executive Committee for consideration and endorsement.
5. Once the application has been approved by the Executive Committee of the Council, a letter will be sent to the agency informing them of the approved agency membership of our Council with the notice of payment for membership fee.

Any Member wishing to terminate membership may do so provided that written notice is given to the Executive Committee.

The Executive Committee has the right to terminate membership under the following circumstances:

1. If a Member ceases to fulfill the definition of membership as prescribed in Clause 7 (a) of the Constitution of the Council;
2. If an Agency Member ceases to fulfill the eligibility criteria as prescribed in Clause 13 of the Constitution of the Council;
3. If membership fees are not paid within six months of the due date of the year;
4. If an Agency Member fails to provide audited accounts or certified accounts with regards to annual income and expenditure within 18 months from the end of its financial year;
5. If in the opinion of the Executive Committee, the conduct or behaviour of an Agency Member or Life Member is prejudicial to the good name of the Council.