Singapore legislation
Section 13
Section 13
Power to federate
Amended by3/2018
(1)
Societies may form secondary societies and an apex organisation.
(2)
The functions of an apex organisation are as follows:
(a)
to give such assistance and advice in the formation, organisation and operation of societies as will enable the societies to comply with the provisions of this Act and the Rules;
(b)
to provide, organise and supervise effective centralised services for co‑operative education and training, supplies, marketing, banking, transport, accounting, audit, consultancy and such other services as may be necessary for societies;
(c)
to promote good governance standards in societies;
(d)
to carry out such other functions or duties as may be conferred on the apex organisation by this Act or the Rules.
Amended by3/2018