Section 7: Allowances of volunteers

(1) A volunteer shall be entitled to the following allowances-
(a) a monthly allowance;
(b) settlement and re-settlement allowances;
(c) where the Directorate so determines as a result of extreme climatic or political conditions in the recipient country, a clothing allowance; and
(d) such other allowances as the Directorate may, from time to time, determine as necessary or expedient in a particular case.
(2) The amount to be paid in respect of each allowance and the currency in which it shall be paid shall be as may be determined, from time to time, by the Directorate with the approval of the Minister.
(3) An allowance paid to a volunteer pursuant to this Act shall be exempt from income tax.