Co-operative Societies Act 1979 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3 · Privileges and Duties of Societies
13. Power to federate
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Societies may form secondary societies and an apex organisation.
apex organisation
“apex organisation” means an organisation established to facilitate the operations of all primary and secondary societies in Singapore;
The functions of an apex organisation are as follows:
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;
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;
to promote good governance standards in societies;
to carry out such other functions or duties as may be conferred on the apex organisation by this Act or the Rules.