Regulation 4 of the Charities (Large Charities) Regulations specifies the requirement of a minimum of 10 governing board members in a large charity. In the instance where a large charity has fewer than 10 governing board members, it should notify the Sector Administrator immediately and to take such measures necessary to increase the number of its governing board members to not fewer than 10 within 6 months or within such time approved by the Sector Administrator. A large charity will only be exempted from such requirements if it is deemed fit by the Commissioner of Charities.