DOC 309.365(2)(b)(b) With the exception of organizational activities approved by the superintendent under sub. (3), no individual inmate or other person from inside or outside the institution may attempt to carry out organized activities within an institution which promote identification with a particular group unless the group has been approved under sub. (5). DOC 309.365(3)(3) Approval of organizational activities. A group of inmates or an inmate on behalf of a group may submit a written request to the superintendent for permission to engage in organizational activities necessary to formulate a request for approval as an activity group under sub. (4). The request submitted under this subsection shall state the objectives and proposed activities of the proposed activity group and the activities necessary to formulate a request for approval under sub. (4). Using the criteria listed in sub. (5) (b) 1., the superintendent shall determine within 14 calendar days after receipt of the request whether to permit the requested organizational activities. DOC 309.365(4)(4) Requests for approval. A group of inmates or an inmate on behalf of a group may submit a written request to the superintendent for approval as an activity group. The request shall include: DOC 309.365(4)(b)(b) The group’s mailing address and phone number, if other than that of the institution; DOC 309.365(4)(f)(f) The group’s charter, constitution or by-laws, or all 3 documents; DOC 309.365(4)(g)(g) The institutional services and resources, such as staff time or meeting rooms, needed for the group’s activities; and DOC 309.365(4)(h)(h) The anticipated length and frequency of group meetings or activities. DOC 309.365(5)(a)(a) The decision to approve a group as an activity group rests solely with the superintendent. DOC 309.365(5)(b)(b) In determining whether to approve a group, the superintendent shall: DOC 309.365(5)(b)1.1. Consider whether the objectives of the group promote educational, social, cultural, religious, recreational or other lawful leisure time interests of the inmates who will participate in the group’s activities; DOC 309.365(5)(b)2.2. Consider whether the proposed activities can be accommodated within the available resources of the institution; DOC 309.365(5)(b)3.3. Balance the benefits of the group’s activities and services against the necessary allocation of staff time and institution resources to the group. The consideration of the group’s benefits to inmates is subject to s. DOC 309.61 (1) (a). DOC 309.365(5)(b)4.4. Consider whether the activities, services or benefits offered by the group are adequately provided by existing programs, groups or resources readily available to the inmate population. DOC 309.365(5)(d)(d) The superintendent shall approve or disapprove a request submitted under sub. (4) within 14 calendar days after receipt of the request. DOC 309.365(5)(e)(e) If the superintendent approves an activity group, he or she shall specify in writing: DOC 309.365(5)(e)5.5. Whether persons from outside the institution may participate in the group’s meetings or activities, and the maximum number of those persons permitted;