For the categories of societies listed below, the majority of the Committee Members shall be Singapore Citizens. In addition, the President, Secretary, Treasurer and their deputies shall be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents. Foreign Diplomats shall not serve as Committee Members.

• Societies which identify themselves publicly as or whose membership is confined exclusively to members of a single race.

• Any society whose object, purpose or activity, whether primary or otherwise, is to represent; promote any cause or interest of; or discuss any issue relating to a class of persons defined by reference to their gender or sexual orientation.

• Any society whose object, purpose or activity, whether primary or otherwise, is to promote or discuss the use or status of any language.

• Any arts groups except those promoting classical music/works.

For societies categorised as below, the majority of the Committee Members shall be Singapore Citizens. In addition, the President, Secretary, Treasurer and their deputies shall be Singapore Citizens. Foreign Diplomats shall not serve as Committee Members.

• Any society whose object, purpose or activity, whether primary or otherwise, is to represent persons who advocate; promote; or discuss any issue relating to any civil or political right (including human rights, environmental rights and animal rights).

Under the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act (MRHA), religious groups will have to comply with the following leadership requirements:

• The President, Secretary and Treasurer (or their equivalent roles) have to be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents; and

• The majority of the religious group's governing body have to be Singapore Citizens.