The Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector (MCVS) has started discussions with the Legislator towards the required changes of Regulations on Public Collections and Charity Shops.

In a statement, it said that earlier this week the council presented its position to the Parliamentary Secretary for Sports, Recreation and Voluntary Organisations Clifton Grima, and the Shadow Spokesperson for Voluntary Organisations Kevin Cutajar.

This was done through a document which also included recommendations brought forward by the sector itself.

The Council said that it believes that “through communication and discussion with the legislator, our proposals will be accepted, and agreement will be reached before these regulations become enforceable in July.”

To this effect, the Council yesterday met with the Parliamentary Secretary Grima to initiate discussions on these regulations.

The MCVS stressed that the regulations “are there to be followed and as such, is obliged to ensure that any regulations are fair with all stakeholders involved.”

It went on to say that the Voluntary Sector is “the backbone” of our society with genuine values and any breaking of the law would “tarnish the good reputation voluntary organisations have built over the years.”

The MCVS concluded by saying that it is committed to continue to work with all stakeholders towards the desired positive outcome for the benefit of the Voluntary Sector.

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