13.—(1) Societies may form secondary societies and an apex organisation.
(2) The apex organisation, when formed and registered, may —
(a)
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)
provide, organise and supervise effective centralised services for co-operative education and training, supplies, marketing, banking, transport, accounting, audit and such other services as may be necessary for its members; and
(c)
carry out such other functions or duties as may be conferred on the apex organisation by this Act or the rules made thereunder.