Schedule 2

SECOND SCHEDULESection 7.Additional information that may be required to accompany an application for registration of an application to register a co-operative societyIn order that more information and advisory assistance may be given to those who desire to organise a co-operative society, and to determine whether organisation and registration appear economically or otherwise advisable, the following information is required where applicable: —1. Location of proposed societyGive location and approximate site of area in which the proposed society will provide services to members (if other societies are to be members, give their names and location)........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

2. Kind of co-operative society requiredDescribe briefly the main purpose for which the society is to be organised........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

3. ReasonsGive detailed reasons for forming the society........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

4. Source of membership supportDescribe briefly the main occupation or employment, or residential area, or other bond of association or occupation of the people expected to become members........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

5. Attitude towards community projectsDo the people referred to in item 4 work well together in voluntary projects to benefit the community or area in which they live, or the occupational, employment or other group to which they belong?.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

6. Expected membership(a) Number of persons ready to join now..............................................................................................................(b) Estimated number of persons expected to join within the first year of operation..............................................................................................................

7. LeadershipAre there persons in the group desiring to organise who are prepared to give gratuitous services to start the society and to assist in its operations?(List a few of them)........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

8. OfficersAre the persons mentioned in item 7 prepared to act as members of the committee of management and do they understand what their duties will be?.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

9. ManagementIf the society is registered, will the services of a competent manager (or secretary, treasurer or secretary-treasurer) be available?.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................(a) Name.............................................................................................................(b) Experience and training.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................(c) Will he be able to keep or supervise the keeping of accurate books or records?.............................................................................................................

10. Financial participation by members(a) Will members provide share capital or other funds to start the society and continue to give it financial support after operations commence?.............................................................................................................(b) Value of each share.................................................................................................. dollars.Total expected to be paid on shares and/or subscriptions when operations commence.................................................................................................. dollars.(c) Total paid-up membership fees expected when operations commence.................................................................................................. dollars.Total entrance fees to be paid when operations commence.................................................................................................. dollars.(d) From what source of income will members provide the capital required?(e.g. salaries, wages, business, etc.).............................................................................................................

11. Educational meetingsHave educational meetings been held to discuss the proposed society, its operations and its benefits to members if they support it?.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................(a) If so, how many?.............................................................................................................(b) Average number of attendants.............................................................................................................(c) Speakers..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

12. Discussion groupsHave study and discussion groups been organised to involve and inform people who wish to become members?.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................(a) If so, how many?.............................................................................................................(b) How long have they been in operation?.............................................................................................................(c) Have model by-laws been discussed?.............................................................................................................(d) Discussion group leaders.............................................................................................................

13. Office spaceIf office space, a building or equipment is required for the purposes of the society, how will this be obtained and financed?.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

14. Planning and technical adviceHas advice been obtained on whether planning of the proposed society seems adequate and whether it has reasonable prospects of success if the members give it their support?.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................If so, give the source of such advice.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

15. Consultation with co-operative officerHas a co-operative officer appointed under section 3 of the Act been consulted on the need for the proposed society and necessary preparations for organisation? (Give details.)....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Signature .................................................... Postal address .............................................. .................................................................. .................................................................. ..................................................................