﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="/CMS/Content/rss2full.xsl"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" href="/CMS/Content/rss.css"?><rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 amendments</title><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/CSA1979?TransactionDate=20230317235959&amp;ViewType=Rss</link><description>Singapore Statutes Online RSS Feed</description><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — allowance means the remuneration paid to a member of the committee of management of a society in consideration o...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 3 Appointment of Registrar, etc.</title><description>Appointment of Registrar, etc. The Minister may appoint a Registrar of Co‑operative Societies, one or more Deputy Registrars of Co‑operative Societies and Assistant Registrars of C...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 4 Characteristics required for registration, etc.</title><description>Characteristics required for registration, etc. Subject to the provisions of this Act, a proposed society may be registered as a society if — it has as its object the promotion of ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 5 Conditions of registration</title><description>Conditions of registration A proposed society cannot be registered as a primary society unless it consists of at least 5 persons, each of whom qualifies for membership under sectio...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 6 Name of society</title><description>Name of society No society may have a name which, in the Registrar’s opinion — is likely to mislead members of the public as to the true character or purpose of the society; is ide...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 7 Application for registration</title><description>Application for registration Every application for registration — must be submitted to the Registrar in the prescribed manner together with the prescribed information; and must be ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 8 Requirements before registration</title><description>Requirements before registration The Registrar may require applicants to furnish such additional information in regard to the proposed society as the Registrar thinks fit, includin...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 9 Registration</title><description>Registration The Registrar may register a proposed society and its by‑laws if the Registrar is satisfied that — the proposed society has complied with the provisions of this Act an...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr9A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 9A Modifying of terms and conditions of registration</title><description>Modifying of terms and conditions of registration The Registrar may at any time modify the terms and conditions of registration of a society imposed under section 9(4). 3/2018 The ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 10 Evidence of registration</title><description>Evidence of registration On the registration of a society, the Registrar must issue to the society a notice of registration in the form the Registrar thinks fit stating — that the ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr10A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 10A Registers</title><description>Registers The Registrar must keep and maintain, in the form and manner that the Registrar thinks fit — a register of societies; a register of officers of societies; and such other ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 14 Power to make by-laws</title><description>Power to make by-laws A society may, subject to the Registrar’s approval, make any by-laws that are necessary or desirable for the purposes for which the society is established. Th...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 15 Amendment and registration of by-laws</title><description>Amendment and registration of by-laws A society may, subject to this Act, amend its by-laws. No by-law or amendment to a by-law of a society is valid until it has been registered b...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16 By-laws to bind members</title><description>By-laws to bind members Subject to subsection (2), the by‑laws and any amendment to the by‑laws of a society, when registered, bind the society and the members thereof to the same ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr16A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16A Conversion from non-credit society to credit society</title><description>Conversion from non-credit society to credit society A non-credit society must not provide any financial service. 3/2018 A non‑credit society that intends to provide any financial ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr16B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16B Control of credit societies</title><description>Control of credit societies No credit society may, without the Registrar’s written approval, provide, or enter into any partnership, joint venture or other arrangement with any per...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr16BA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16BA Conversion from credit society to non-credit society on application</title><description>Conversion from credit society to non-credit society on application A credit society that intends to stop providing every financial service carried on by the society, and does not ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr16BB-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16BB Modifying of terms and conditions of written approval</title><description>Modifying of terms and conditions of written approval The Registrar may modify the terms and conditions of a written approval under section 16A(5) or 16BA(3). 3/2018 The Registrar ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr16C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16C Change of name of society</title><description>Change of name of society Despite anything in sections 6 and 15, where the Registrar is satisfied that a society has been registered (whether through inadvertence or otherwise and ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 17 Address of society</title><description>Address of society Every society must have an address registered in accordance with this Act to which all notices and communications must be sent. The Registrar will register, as t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 19 Relevant particulars of officers of society</title><description>Relevant particulars of officers of society The Registrar may issue a written direction requiring a society to provide the relevant particulars of any officer of that society speci...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 21 Contracts with members</title><description>Contracts with members A society which has as one of its objects the disposal of any article produced or obtained by the work or industry of its members, whether the produce of han...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 23 Creation of charges in favour of societies</title><description>Creation of charges in favour of societies Subject to any other written law as to priority of debts, where a society has — supplied to a member or past member industrial implements...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 25 Shares or interest not liable to attachment or sale</title><description>Shares or interest not liable to attachment or sale Subject to section 24, the share or interest of a member in the capital of a society is not liable to attachment or sale under a...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 26 Transfer of shares or interest where member dies or lacks capacity</title><description>Transfer of shares or interest where member dies or lacks capacity On the death of a member, a society may transfer the share or interest of the deceased member — to the person nom...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 28 Contracts with members of society who are minors</title><description>Contracts with members of society who are minors The minority of a person duly admitted as a member of any society — does not preclude that person from executing any instrument or ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 29 Proof of entries in books of society</title><description>Proof of entries in books of society A copy of an entry in a book of a society, regularly kept in the course of business, is prima facie evidence in any legal proceedings, civil or...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr32A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 32A Documents, etc., to be in English</title><description>Documents, etc., to be in English Every document that a society is required to furnish or submit to, or lodge with, the Registrar must be in the English language or, if the documen...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr32B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 32B Keeping of records and documents, etc.</title><description>Keeping of records and documents, etc. Every society must keep or cause to be kept every record or document relating to its constitution, general meetings, membership, accounts, fi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr32C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 32C Duty to inform Registrar of certain developments, etc.</title><description>Duty to inform Registrar of certain developments, etc. Where a credit society becomes aware of any development or circumstance specified in subsection (2), whether occurring before...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 33 Audit of societies</title><description>Audit of societies Every society must at least once in every year have its books and accounts audited by a public accountant or a person authorised by the Registrar in writing. A p...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr33A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 33A Special audit of societies</title><description>Special audit of societies The Registrar or an authorised person may at any time conduct a special audit of a society that may cover one or more of the following matters: the gover...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 34 Annual reports, accounts and financial statements</title><description>Annual reports, accounts and financial statements A society must, as soon as practicable but not later than 6 months after the close of each financial year, submit to the Registrar...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 35 Duties of auditor</title><description>Duties of auditor The auditor must inspect and audit the accounts and other relevant records of the society and must immediately draw the attention of the Registrar and the society...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 36 Audit committees</title><description>Audit committees Every credit society must have an audit committee. The committee of management of a credit society must appoint an audit committee — which consists of at least 3 i...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 39 Qualifications for membership</title><description>Qualifications for membership The qualifications for membership in a primary society are — in the case of an individual, that the individual — has attained 16 years of age or, if t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr42-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 42 Votes of members</title><description>Votes of members Each individual member of a primary society has only one vote in the affairs of the society, irrespective of the number of shares the member holds and that vote mu...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr42A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 42A Statement of account</title><description>Statement of account Every credit society must provide to each member of the society, within 6 months after the close of each financial year, a statement of account (in hard copy f...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr43-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 43 Restriction on shareholding</title><description>Restriction on shareholding Except as provided in subsection (2), a member cannot hold more than 20% of the share capital of a society. 3/2018 A member may hold more than 20% of th...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr44-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 44 Restriction on transfer of shares or interest</title><description>Restriction on transfer of shares or interest The transfer or charge of the share or interest of a member or past member or deceased member in the capital of a society is subject t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr45-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 45 Nomination</title><description>Nomination Subject to subsection (3), a member of a society may in writing nominate a person in the presence of at least 2 witnesses, to whom on the death of the member the society...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr47-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 47 Liability of past member and of estate of deceased member for debts of society</title><description>Liability of past member and of estate of deceased member for debts of society The liability of a past member for the debts of a society, within the limitations of section 46, as t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr48-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 48 Right of member to withdraw from society</title><description>Right of member to withdraw from society A member may withdraw from a society subject to such conditions and by giving to the society such notice as the by‑laws may prescribe, exce...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr49-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 49 Expulsion of member</title><description>Expulsion of member A member who contravenes any of the provisions of this Act or the Rules or the by‑laws or acts in any way detrimental to the interests of the society may be exp...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr51-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 51 Meeting of delegates</title><description>Meeting of delegates Despite section 50, if a primary society has more than 3,000 members, the general meeting of members may be replaced by a meeting of delegates, each delegate r...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr53-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 53 Annual general meeting</title><description>Annual general meeting Every society must convene an annual general meeting within 6 months after the end of the society’s financial year or such longer period as the Registrar may...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr54-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 54 Functions of annual general meeting</title><description>Functions of annual general meeting The functions of the annual general meeting of a society are — to consider and confirm the minutes of the last annual general meeting and of any...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr55-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 55 Extraordinary general meeting</title><description>Extraordinary general meeting An extraordinary general meeting of a society may be convened at any time by the committee of management of the society, except that at least 7 clear ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr56-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 56 Quorum at general meeting</title><description>Quorum at general meeting No business may be transacted at any general meeting unless a quorum of members or delegates is present. The quorum necessary for such transaction is 20% ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr58-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 58 Minutes of general meeting</title><description>Minutes of general meeting The committee of management of a society must — endorse the minutes of each general meeting of the society within 60 days after the date on which that ge...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr59-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 59 Constitution of committee of management of society</title><description>Constitution of committee of management of society Every society must have a committee of management consisting of not less than 5 and not more than 30 individuals (each of whom ne...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr59A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 59A Registrar may appoint individuals to committee of management</title><description>Registrar may appoint individuals to committee of management The Registrar may by order in the Gazette appoint, at any time and whether or not there is any vacancy in the committee...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr59B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 59B Officers to be appointed for prescribed societies</title><description>Officers to be appointed for prescribed societies The Rules may require a society or a class of societies — to appoint a chief executive officer (whether called general manager or ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr60-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 60 Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee</title><description>Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee An individual is not eligible for membership of the committee of management of a society, to be a key e...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr61-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 61 Functions of committee of management</title><description>Functions of committee of management The committee of management is to represent the society before all competent public authorities and in all dealings and transactions with third...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr62-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 62 Meetings of committee of management</title><description>Meetings of committee of management The committee of management must meet as often as the business of the society may require and in any case not less frequently than once in every...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr63-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 63 Liability of members of committee of management of society</title><description>Liability of members of committee of management of society A member of the committee of management of a society must at all times act honestly and use reasonable diligence in the d...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr64-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 64 Disclosure of interests in transactions, property, offices, etc.</title><description>Disclosure of interests in transactions, property, offices, etc. Subject to this section, every member of the committee of management of a society who is in any way, whether direct...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr65-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 65 Restrictions relating to honoraria, etc., of members of committee of management and employees</title><description>Restrictions relating to honoraria, etc., of members of committee of management and employees A member of the committee of management of a society, not being an employee of the soc...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr65A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 65A Suspension of officers</title><description>Suspension of officers Despite any other written law, if any proceedings are instituted against a member of the committee of management, or a key employee, of a credit society in r...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=P16-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Part 6 PROPERTY AND FUNDS OF SOCIETIES</title><description>Part 6 PROPERTY AND FUNDS OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr66-XX-pr66-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 66 Capital</title><description>Capital The capital of a society may be raised by all or any of the following means: entrance fees which are not refundable except in cases where an application for membership has ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr66A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 66A Ordinary shares</title><description>Ordinary shares A society may issue ordinary shares. 3/2018 A member of a society must hold the minimum number of ordinary shares of the society specified in the by‑laws of the soc...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr66B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 66B Permanent shares</title><description>Permanent shares A society may issue permanent shares only to an institutional member. 3/2018 An institutional member of a society must obtain the Registrar’s written approval to b...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr67-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 67 Restrictions on loans</title><description>Restrictions on loans Subject to subsection (2), a credit society must not make a loan or allow any credit to any person other than — a member of the credit society or the member’s...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr68-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 68 Restrictions on borrowing</title><description>Restrictions on borrowing A society may receive loans from persons who are not members of the society only to such extent and under such conditions as may be prescribed by its by-l...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr69-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 69 Investment of funds</title><description>Investment of funds A society may invest or deposit its funds in such manner as it thinks fit. Despite subsection (1), a credit society must invest or deposit its funds in accordan...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr71-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 71 Contributions to Central Co-operative Fund and Singapore Labour Foundation</title><description>Contributions to Central Co-operative Fund and Singapore Labour Foundation A fund called the Central Co‑operative Fund is established, which is to be used to further co‑operative e...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr72-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 72 Distribution of net surplus</title><description>Distribution of net surplus The net surplus may be divided among the members by way of dividend or patronage refund or by way of honoraria to officers of the society, or allocated ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr72A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 72A Allocation, distribution and payment of reserves</title><description>Allocation, distribution and payment of reserves Subject to this Act, any conditions prescribed in the by-laws and any written direction by the Registrar, a society may allocate it...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr73-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 73 Bonus certificates and bonus shares</title><description>Bonus certificates and bonus shares A society may distribute a part of its net surplus among its members in the form of bonus certificates or bonus shares. A society may distribute...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr74-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 74 Amalgamation of societies</title><description>Amalgamation of societies Any 2 or more societies may, at extraordinary general meetings specially called for the purpose after due notice, resolve to amalgamate into one society. ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr75-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 75 Transfer of societies</title><description>Transfer of societies A society may at any extraordinary general meeting specially called for the purpose after due notice, resolve to transfer its assets and liabilities to anothe...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr77-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 77 Power to inspect materials, etc.</title><description>Power to inspect materials, etc. The Registrar or an authorised person may, for any of the purposes of this Act or in discharging the Registrar’s functions or duties under this Act...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr79-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 79 Inquiry by Registrar</title><description>Inquiry by Registrar The Registrar may at any time, on the Registrar’s own motion, institute an inquiry into the constitution, operations, financial condition or affairs of the soc...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr80-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 80 Examination of materials of indebted society on creditor’s application</title><description>Examination of materials of indebted society on creditor’s application The Registrar must, on the application of a creditor of the society, examine or direct an authorised person t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr81-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 81 Communication of findings on working of societies</title><description>Communication of findings on working of societies Where any findings on the working of a society are made in any audit, special audit or inquiry under this Act, or any inspection o...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr82-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 82 Costs of special audit, inquiry and examination</title><description>Costs of special audit, inquiry and examination Where a special audit is conducted under section 33A, an inquiry is held under section 79 or an examination is made under section 80...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr83-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 83 Dissolution of societies</title><description>Dissolution of societies If the Registrar, after holding an inquiry under section 79 or after making an examination under section 80 or on receipt of an application made by 75% of ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr84-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 84 Powers of liquidator</title><description>Powers of liquidator Subject to any order made by the Registrar under section 85, a liquidator appointed by the Registrar has power to — take immediate possession of all assets bel...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr85-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 85 Powers of Registrar to control liquidation</title><description>Powers of Registrar to control liquidation A liquidator must exercise the liquidator’s powers subject to the control and supervision of the Registrar, who may — rescind or vary an ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr86-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 86 Enforcement of order</title><description>Enforcement of order The award of an arbitrator on a matter referred to the arbitrator under section 85 is binding upon the parties and is enforceable in like manner as an order ma...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr89-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 89 Cancellation of registration</title><description>Cancellation of registration When the affairs of a society, in respect of which a liquidator has been appointed, have been wound up or, where no liquidator has been appointed, eith...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr90-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 90 Surcharge and attachment</title><description>Surcharge and attachment The Registrar may, on the Registrar’s own motion, or on the application of the liquidator, or any creditor or member, of a society — examine the conduct of...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr91-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 91 Settlement of disputes</title><description>Settlement of disputes If a dispute arises concerning requirements of this Act relating to the constitution, election of officers or conduct of general meetings — among members, pa...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr92-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 92 Case stated on question of law</title><description>Case stated on question of law Despite anything in section 91, the Registrar at any time when proceeding to a decision under this Act, or the Minister at any time when an appeal ha...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr93-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 93 Miscellaneous powers of Registrar</title><description>Miscellaneous powers of Registrar The Registrar has power to — attend, personally or by the Registrar’s representative, general meetings and committee meetings of a society and req...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr93A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 93A Conversion of credit society to non-credit society, etc., on failure to comply with prudential requirements</title><description>Conversion of credit society to non-credit society, etc., on failure to comply with prudential requirements If, in 2 or more consecutive financial years, a credit society fails to ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr93B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 93B Codes, guidelines, etc., by Registrar</title><description>Codes, guidelines, etc., by Registrar The Registrar may from time to time issue, and publish in such form and manner as the Registrar considers appropriate, such circulars, codes, ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr94-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 94 Powers of Registrar where committee of management of society not performing duties properly, etc.</title><description>Powers of Registrar where committee of management of society not performing duties properly, etc. If the Registrar is satisfied, after due inquiry by a person appointed by the Regi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr94A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 94A Powers of Registrar to protect interests of members or property of society</title><description>Powers of Registrar to protect interests of members or property of society If the Registrar is satisfied, after due inquiry by a person appointed by the Registrar or for any other ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr95-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 95 Power of Minister to make rules</title><description>Power of Minister to make rules The Minister may make rules for the purpose of carrying out and giving effect to the provisions of this Act. Without limiting subsection (1), such r...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr95A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 95A Foreign co-operative societies</title><description>Foreign co-operative societies The Minister may make rules for or with respect to the registration or regulation of co-operative societies which are registered, incorporated or for...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr97C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 97C Power to freeze bank accounts</title><description>Power to freeze bank accounts Where the Minister is satisfied that it is necessary to prevent the loss or misuse of the funds of a society, the Minister may, by order, direct a fin...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr98-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 98 Recovery of sums due to Government</title><description>Recovery of sums due to Government All sums, due from a society or from an officer or past officer or member or past member of a society as such to the Government, may be recovered...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr99-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 99 Prohibition on use of word "co-operative"</title><description>Prohibition on use of word co-operative No person other than a society may trade or carry on business under a name or title of which the word Co‑operative or its equivalent in anot...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr100-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100 General penalty</title><description>General penalty Subject to the provisions of this Act, it is an offence if — a society, or any officer or member of a society, or any other person, neglects or refuses to do an act...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr100A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100A False reports made by officer to member of committee of management, auditor or member of society</title><description>False reports made by officer to member of committee of management, auditor or member of society Any officer of a society who, with intent to deceive, makes or furnishes, or knowin...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr100AA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100AA Wilful falsification of book, etc., of society</title><description>Wilful falsification of book, etc., of society Any person who does any of the following shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr100AB-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100AB Unlawful alteration, suppression, etc., of documents</title><description>Unlawful alteration, suppression, etc., of documents A person shall be guilty of an offence, and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment fo...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr100BA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100BA False or misleading statement or information to induce person to join society, etc.</title><description>False or misleading statement or information to induce person to join society, etc. Any member or officer of a society shall be guilty of an offence, and shall be liable on convict...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr100C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100C Fraud by officers against creditors of societies</title><description>Fraud by officers against creditors of societies Every person who, while an officer of a society — has by deceitful or fraudulent or dishonest means or by means of any other fraud ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr100D-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100D Offences by bodies corporate, etc.</title><description>Offences by bodies corporate, etc. Where an offence under this Act or the rules made under this Act committed by a body corporate is proved — to have been committed with the consen...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr101-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 101 Certain Acts not to apply</title><description>Certain Acts not to apply The provisions of the Companies Act 1967, the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 and the Societies Act 1966 do not apply to societies regi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=Sc-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Schedule Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society</title><description>Sections 14(2) and 97B(1) Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society   Every society registered under section 4(1) must have by-laws in respect of the following matt...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is a service provided by the Law Revision Commission on a best-efforts basis. It is not part of the Act. PART 1CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES ORDINANCE(CHAPTER 155...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=xy-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Comparative Table</title><description>This Act has undergone renumbering in the 2020 Revised Edition. This Comparative Table is provided to help readers locate the corresponding provisions in the last Revised Edition. ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — allowance means the remuneration paid to a member of the committee of management of a society in consideration ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 3 Appointment of Registrar, etc.</title><description>Appointment of Registrar, etc. The Minister may appoint a Registrar of Co‑operative Societies, one or more Deputy Registrars of Co‑operative Societies and Assistant Registrars of ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 4 Characteristics required for registration, etc.</title><description>Characteristics required for registration, etc. Subject to the provisions of this Act, a proposed society may be registered as a society if — it has as its object the promotion of...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 5 Conditions of registration</title><description>Conditions of registration A proposed society cannot be registered as a primary society unless it consists of at least 5 persons, each of whom qualifies for membership under secti...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 6 Name of society</title><description>Name of society No society may have a name which, in the Registrar’s opinion — is likely to mislead members of the public as to the true character or purpose of the society; is id...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 7 Application for registration</title><description>Application for registration Every application for registration — must be submitted to the Registrar in the prescribed manner together with the prescribed information; and must be...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 8 Requirements before registration</title><description>Requirements before registration The Registrar may require applicants to furnish such additional information in regard to the proposed society as the Registrar thinks fit, includi...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 9 Registration</title><description>Registration The Registrar may register a proposed society and its by‑laws if the Registrar is satisfied that — the proposed society has complied with the provisions of this Act a...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr9A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 9A Modifying of terms and conditions of registration</title><description>Modifying of terms and conditions of registration The Registrar may at any time modify the terms and conditions of registration of a society imposed under section 9(4). 3/2018 The...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 10 Evidence of registration</title><description>Evidence of registration On the registration of a society, the Registrar must issue to the society a notice of registration in the form the Registrar thinks fit stating — that the...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr10A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 10A Registers</title><description>Registers The Registrar must keep and maintain, in the form and manner that the Registrar thinks fit — a register of societies; a register of officers of societies; and such other...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 14 Power to make by-laws</title><description>Power to make by-laws A society may, subject to the Registrar’s approval, make any by-laws that are necessary or desirable for the purposes for which the society is established. T...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 15 Amendment and registration of by-laws</title><description>Amendment and registration of by-laws A society may, subject to this Act, amend its by-laws. No by-law or amendment to a by-law of a society is valid until it has been registered ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16 By-laws to bind members</title><description>By-laws to bind members Subject to subsection (2), the by‑laws and any amendment to the by‑laws of a society, when registered, bind the society and the members thereof to the same...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr16A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16A Conversion from non-credit society to credit society</title><description>Conversion from non-credit society to credit society A non-credit society must not provide any financial service. 3/2018 A non‑credit society that intends to provide any financial...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr16B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16B Control of credit societies</title><description>Control of credit societies No credit society may, without the Registrar’s written approval, provide, or enter into any partnership, joint venture or other arrangement with any pe...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr16BA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16BA Conversion from credit society to non-credit society on application</title><description>Conversion from credit society to non-credit society on application A credit society that intends to stop providing every financial service carried on by the society, and does not...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr16BB-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16BB Modifying of terms and conditions of written approval</title><description>Modifying of terms and conditions of written approval The Registrar may modify the terms and conditions of a written approval under section 16A(5) or 16BA(3). 3/2018 The Registrar...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr16C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16C Change of name of society</title><description>Change of name of society Despite anything in sections 6 and 15, where the Registrar is satisfied that a society has been registered (whether through inadvertence or otherwise and...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 17 Address of society</title><description>Address of society Every society must have an address registered in accordance with this Act to which all notices and communications must be sent. The Registrar will register, as ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 19 Relevant particulars of officers of society</title><description>Relevant particulars of officers of society The Registrar may issue a written direction requiring a society to provide the relevant particulars of any officer of that society spec...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 21 Contracts with members</title><description>Contracts with members A society which has as one of its objects the disposal of any article produced or obtained by the work or industry of its members, whether the produce of ha...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 23 Creation of charges in favour of societies</title><description>Creation of charges in favour of societies Subject to any other written law as to priority of debts, where a society has — supplied to a member or past member industrial implement...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 25 Shares or interest not liable to attachment or sale</title><description>Shares or interest not liable to attachment or sale Subject to section 24, the share or interest of a member in the capital of a society is not liable to attachment or sale under ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 26 Transfer of shares or interest where member dies or lacks capacity</title><description>Transfer of shares or interest where member dies or lacks capacity On the death of a member, a society may transfer the share or interest of the deceased member — to the person no...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 28 Contracts with members of society who are minors</title><description>Contracts with members of society who are minors The minority of a person duly admitted as a member of any society — does not preclude that person from executing any instrument or...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 29 Proof of entries in books of society</title><description>Proof of entries in books of society A copy of an entry in a book of a society, regularly kept in the course of business, is prima facie evidence in any legal proceedings, civil o...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr32A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 32A Documents, etc., to be in English</title><description>Documents, etc., to be in English Every document that a society is required to furnish or submit to, or lodge with, the Registrar must be in the English language or, if the docume...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr32B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 32B Keeping of records and documents, etc.</title><description>Keeping of records and documents, etc. Every society must keep or cause to be kept every record or document relating to its constitution, general meetings, membership, accounts, f...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr32C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 32C Duty to inform Registrar of certain developments, etc.</title><description>Duty to inform Registrar of certain developments, etc. Where a credit society becomes aware of any development or circumstance specified in subsection (2), whether occurring befor...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 33 Audit of societies</title><description>Audit of societies Every society must at least once in every year have its books and accounts audited by a public accountant or a person authorised by the Registrar in writing. A ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr33A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 33A Special audit of societies</title><description>Special audit of societies The Registrar or an authorised person may at any time conduct a special audit of a society that may cover one or more of the following matters: the gove...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 34 Annual reports, accounts and financial statements</title><description>Annual reports, accounts and financial statements A society must, as soon as practicable but not later than 6 months after the close of each financial year, submit to the Registra...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 35 Duties of auditor</title><description>Duties of auditor The auditor must inspect and audit the accounts and other relevant records of the society and must immediately draw the attention of the Registrar and the societ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 36 Audit committees</title><description>Audit committees Every credit society must have an audit committee. The committee of management of a credit society must appoint an audit committee — which consists of at least 3 ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 39 Qualifications for membership</title><description>Qualifications for membership The qualifications for membership in a primary society are — in the case of an individual, that the individual — has attained 16 years of age or, if ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr42-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 42 Votes of members</title><description>Votes of members Each individual member of a primary society has only one vote in the affairs of the society, irrespective of the number of shares the member holds and that vote m...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr42A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 42A Statement of account</title><description>Statement of account Every credit society must provide to each member of the society, within 6 months after the close of each financial year, a statement of account (in hard copy ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr43-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 43 Restriction on shareholding</title><description>Restriction on shareholding Except as provided in subsection (2), a member cannot hold more than 20% of the share capital of a society. 3/2018 A member may hold more than 20% of t...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr44-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 44 Restriction on transfer of shares or interest</title><description>Restriction on transfer of shares or interest The transfer or charge of the share or interest of a member or past member or deceased member in the capital of a society is subject ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr45-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 45 Nomination</title><description>Nomination Subject to subsection (3), a member of a society may in writing nominate a person in the presence of at least 2 witnesses, to whom on the death of the member the societ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr47-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 47 Liability of past member and of estate of deceased member for debts of society</title><description>Liability of past member and of estate of deceased member for debts of society The liability of a past member for the debts of a society, within the limitations of section 46, as ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr48-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 48 Right of member to withdraw from society</title><description>Right of member to withdraw from society A member may withdraw from a society subject to such conditions and by giving to the society such notice as the by‑laws may prescribe, exc...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr49-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 49 Expulsion of member</title><description>Expulsion of member A member who contravenes any of the provisions of this Act or the Rules or the by‑laws or acts in any way detrimental to the interests of the society may be ex...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr51-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 51 Meeting of delegates</title><description>Meeting of delegates Despite section 50, if a primary society has more than 3,000 members, the general meeting of members may be replaced by a meeting of delegates, each delegate ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr53-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 53 Annual general meeting</title><description>Annual general meeting Every society must convene an annual general meeting within 6 months after the end of the society’s financial year or such longer period as the Registrar ma...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr54-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 54 Functions of annual general meeting</title><description>Functions of annual general meeting The functions of the annual general meeting of a society are — to consider and confirm the minutes of the last annual general meeting and of an...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr55-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 55 Extraordinary general meeting</title><description>Extraordinary general meeting An extraordinary general meeting of a society may be convened at any time by the committee of management of the society, except that at least 7 clear...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr56-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 56 Quorum at general meeting</title><description>Quorum at general meeting No business may be transacted at any general meeting unless a quorum of members or delegates is present. The quorum necessary for such transaction is 20%...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr58-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 58 Minutes of general meeting</title><description>Minutes of general meeting The committee of management of a society must — endorse the minutes of each general meeting of the society within 60 days after the date on which that g...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr59-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 59 Constitution of committee of management of society</title><description>Constitution of committee of management of society Every society must have a committee of management consisting of not less than 5 and not more than 30 individuals (each of whom n...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr59A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 59A Registrar may appoint individuals to committee of management</title><description>Registrar may appoint individuals to committee of management The Registrar may by order in the Gazette appoint, at any time and whether or not there is any vacancy in the committe...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr59B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 59B Officers to be appointed for prescribed societies</title><description>Officers to be appointed for prescribed societies The Rules may require a society or a class of societies — to appoint a chief executive officer (whether called general manager or...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr60-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 60 Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee</title><description>Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee An individual is not eligible for membership of the committee of management of a society, to be a key ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr61-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 61 Functions of committee of management</title><description>Functions of committee of management The committee of management is to represent the society before all competent public authorities and in all dealings and transactions with thir...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr62-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 62 Meetings of committee of management</title><description>Meetings of committee of management The committee of management must meet as often as the business of the society may require and in any case not less frequently than once in ever...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr63-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 63 Liability of members of committee of management of society</title><description>Liability of members of committee of management of society A member of the committee of management of a society must at all times act honestly and use reasonable diligence in the ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr64-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 64 Disclosure of interests in transactions, property, offices, etc.</title><description>Disclosure of interests in transactions, property, offices, etc. Subject to this section, every member of the committee of management of a society who is in any way, whether direc...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr65A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 65A Suspension of officers</title><description>Suspension of officers Despite any other written law, if any proceedings are instituted against a member of the committee of management, or a key employee, of a credit society in ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr66-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 66 Capital</title><description>Capital The capital of a society may be raised by all or any of the following means: entrance fees which are not refundable except in cases where an application for membership has...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr66A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 66A Ordinary shares</title><description>Ordinary shares A society may issue ordinary shares. 3/2018 A member of a society must hold the minimum number of ordinary shares of the society specified in the by‑laws of the so...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr66B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 66B Permanent shares</title><description>Permanent shares A society may issue permanent shares only to an institutional member. 3/2018 An institutional member of a society must obtain the Registrar’s written approval to ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr67-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 67 Restrictions on loans</title><description>Restrictions on loans Subject to subsection (2), a credit society must not make a loan or allow any credit to any person other than — a member of the credit society or the member’...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr68-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 68 Restrictions on borrowing</title><description>Restrictions on borrowing A society may receive loans from persons who are not members of the society only to such extent and under such conditions as may be prescribed by its by-...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr69-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 69 Investment of funds</title><description>Investment of funds A society may invest or deposit its funds in such manner as it thinks fit. Despite subsection (1), a credit society must invest or deposit its funds in accorda...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr71-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 71 Contributions to Central Co-operative Fund and Singapore Labour Foundation</title><description>Contributions to Central Co-operative Fund and Singapore Labour Foundation A fund called the Central Co‑operative Fund is established, which is to be used to further co‑operative ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr72-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 72 Distribution of net surplus</title><description>Distribution of net surplus The net surplus may be divided among the members by way of dividend or patronage refund or by way of honoraria to officers of the society, or allocated...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr73-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 73 Bonus certificates and bonus shares</title><description>Bonus certificates and bonus shares A society may distribute a part of its net surplus among its members in the form of bonus certificates or bonus shares. A society may distribut...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr74-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 74 Amalgamation of societies</title><description>Amalgamation of societies Any 2 or more societies may, at extraordinary general meetings specially called for the purpose after due notice, resolve to amalgamate into one society....</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr75-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 75 Transfer of societies</title><description>Transfer of societies A society may at any extraordinary general meeting specially called for the purpose after due notice, resolve to transfer its assets and liabilities to anoth...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr77-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 77 Power to inspect materials, etc.</title><description>Power to inspect materials, etc. The Registrar or an authorised person may, for any of the purposes of this Act or in discharging the Registrar’s functions or duties under this Ac...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr79-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 79 Inquiry by Registrar</title><description>Inquiry by Registrar The Registrar may at any time, on the Registrar’s own motion, institute an inquiry into the constitution, operations, financial condition or affairs of the so...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr80-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 80 Examination of materials of indebted society on creditor’s application</title><description>Examination of materials of indebted society on creditor’s application The Registrar must, on the application of a creditor of the society, examine or direct an authorised person ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr81-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 81 Communication of findings on working of societies</title><description>Communication of findings on working of societies Where any findings on the working of a society are made in any audit, special audit or inquiry under this Act, or any inspection ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr82-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 82 Costs of special audit, inquiry and examination</title><description>Costs of special audit, inquiry and examination Where a special audit is conducted under section 33A, an inquiry is held under section 79 or an examination is made under section 8...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr83-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 83 Dissolution of societies</title><description>Dissolution of societies If the Registrar, after holding an inquiry under section 79 or after making an examination under section 80 or on receipt of an application made by 75% of...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr84-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 84 Powers of liquidator</title><description>Powers of liquidator Subject to any order made by the Registrar under section 85, a liquidator appointed by the Registrar has power to — take immediate possession of all assets be...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr85-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 85 Powers of Registrar to control liquidation</title><description>Powers of Registrar to control liquidation A liquidator must exercise the liquidator’s powers subject to the control and supervision of the Registrar, who may — rescind or vary an...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr86-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 86 Enforcement of order</title><description>Enforcement of order The award of an arbitrator on a matter referred to the arbitrator under section 85 is binding upon the parties and is enforceable in like manner as an order m...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr89-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 89 Cancellation of registration</title><description>Cancellation of registration When the affairs of a society, in respect of which a liquidator has been appointed, have been wound up or, where no liquidator has been appointed, eit...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr90-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 90 Surcharge and attachment</title><description>Surcharge and attachment The Registrar may, on the Registrar’s own motion, or on the application of the liquidator, or any creditor or member, of a society — examine the conduct o...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr91-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 91 Settlement of disputes</title><description>Settlement of disputes If a dispute arises concerning requirements of this Act relating to the constitution, election of officers or conduct of general meetings — among members, p...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr92-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 92 Case stated on question of law</title><description>Case stated on question of law Despite anything in section 91, the Registrar at any time when proceeding to a decision under this Act, or the Minister at any time when an appeal h...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr93-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 93 Miscellaneous powers of Registrar</title><description>Miscellaneous powers of Registrar The Registrar has power to — attend, personally or by the Registrar’s representative, general meetings and committee meetings of a society and re...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr93A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 93A Conversion of credit society to non-credit society, etc., on failure to comply with prudential requirements</title><description>Conversion of credit society to non-credit society, etc., on failure to comply with prudential requirements If, in 2 or more consecutive financial years, a credit society fails to...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr93B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 93B Codes, guidelines, etc., by Registrar</title><description>Codes, guidelines, etc., by Registrar The Registrar may from time to time issue, and publish in such form and manner as the Registrar considers appropriate, such circulars, codes,...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr94-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 94 Powers of Registrar where committee of management of society not performing duties properly, etc.</title><description>Powers of Registrar where committee of management of society not performing duties properly, etc. If the Registrar is satisfied, after due inquiry by a person appointed by the Reg...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr94A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 94A Powers of Registrar to protect interests of members or property of society</title><description>Powers of Registrar to protect interests of members or property of society If the Registrar is satisfied, after due inquiry by a person appointed by the Registrar or for any other...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr95-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 95 Power of Minister to make rules</title><description>Power of Minister to make rules The Minister may make rules for the purpose of carrying out and giving effect to the provisions of this Act. Without limiting subsection (1), such ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr95A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 95A Foreign co-operative societies</title><description>Foreign co-operative societies The Minister may make rules for or with respect to the registration or regulation of co-operative societies which are registered, incorporated or fo...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr97C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 97C Power to freeze bank accounts</title><description>Power to freeze bank accounts Where the Minister is satisfied that it is necessary to prevent the loss or misuse of the funds of a society, the Minister may, by order, direct a fi...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr98-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 98 Recovery of sums due to Government</title><description>Recovery of sums due to Government All sums, due from a society or from an officer or past officer or member or past member of a society as such to the Government, may be recovere...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr99-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 99 Prohibition on use of word "co-operative"</title><description>Prohibition on use of word co-operative No person other than a society may trade or carry on business under a name or title of which the word Co‑operative or its equivalent in ano...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr100-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100 General penalty</title><description>General penalty Subject to the provisions of this Act, it is an offence if — a society, or any officer or member of a society, or any other person, neglects or refuses to do an ac...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr100A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100A False reports made by officer to member of committee of management, auditor or member of society</title><description>False reports made by officer to member of committee of management, auditor or member of society Any officer of a society who, with intent to deceive, makes or furnishes, or knowi...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr100AA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100AA Wilful falsification of book, etc., of society</title><description>Wilful falsification of book, etc., of society Any person who does any of the following shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr100AB-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100AB Unlawful alteration, suppression, etc., of documents</title><description>Unlawful alteration, suppression, etc., of documents A person shall be guilty of an offence, and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment f...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr100BA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100BA False or misleading statement or information to induce person to join society, etc.</title><description>False or misleading statement or information to induce person to join society, etc. Any member or officer of a society shall be guilty of an offence, and shall be liable on convic...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr100C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100C Fraud by officers against creditors of societies</title><description>Fraud by officers against creditors of societies Every person who, while an officer of a society — has by deceitful or fraudulent or dishonest means or by means of any other fraud...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr100D-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100D Offences by bodies corporate, etc.</title><description>Offences by bodies corporate, etc. Where an offence under this Act or the rules made under this Act committed by a body corporate is proved — to have been committed with the conse...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr101-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 101 Certain Acts not to apply</title><description>Certain Acts not to apply The provisions of the Companies Act 1967, the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 and the Societies Act 1966 do not apply to societies reg...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=Sc-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Schedule Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society</title><description>Sections 14(2) and 97B(1) Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society   Every society registered under section 4(1) must have by-laws in respect of the following mat...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is a service provided by the Law Revision Commission on a best-efforts basis. It is not part of the Act. PART 1CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES ORDINANCE(CHAPTER 15...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=xy-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Comparative Table</title><description>This Act has undergone renumbering in the 2020 Revised Edition. This Comparative Table is provided to help readers locate the corresponding provisions in the last Revised Edition....</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — allowance means the remuneration paid to a member of the committee of management of a society in consideration ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 3 Appointment of Registrar, etc.</title><description>Appointment of Registrar, etc. The Minister may appoint a Registrar of Co‑operative Societies, one or more Deputy Registrars of Co‑operative Societies and Assistant Registrars of ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 4 Characteristics required for registration, etc.</title><description>Characteristics required for registration, etc. Subject to the provisions of this Act, a proposed society may be registered as a society if — it has as its object the promotion of...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 5 Conditions of registration</title><description>Conditions of registration A proposed society cannot be registered as a primary society unless it consists of at least 5 persons, each of whom qualifies for membership under secti...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 6 Name of society</title><description>Name of society No society may have a name which, in the Registrar’s opinion — is likely to mislead members of the public as to the true character or purpose of the society; is id...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 7 Application for registration</title><description>Application for registration Every application for registration — must be submitted to the Registrar in the prescribed manner together with the prescribed information; and must be...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 8 Requirements before registration</title><description>Requirements before registration The Registrar may require applicants to furnish such additional information in regard to the proposed society as the Registrar thinks fit, includi...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 9 Registration</title><description>Registration The Registrar may register a proposed society and its by‑laws if the Registrar is satisfied that — the proposed society has complied with the provisions of this Act a...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr9A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 9A Modifying of terms and conditions of registration</title><description>Modifying of terms and conditions of registration The Registrar may at any time modify the terms and conditions of registration of a society imposed under section 9(4). 3/2018 The...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 10 Evidence of registration</title><description>Evidence of registration On the registration of a society, the Registrar must issue to the society a notice of registration in the form the Registrar thinks fit stating — that the...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr10A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 10A Registers</title><description>Registers The Registrar must keep and maintain, in the form and manner that the Registrar thinks fit — a register of societies; a register of officers of societies; and such other...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 14 Power to make by-laws</title><description>Power to make by-laws A society may, subject to the Registrar’s approval, make any by-laws that are necessary or desirable for the purposes for which the society is established. T...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 15 Amendment and registration of by-laws</title><description>Amendment and registration of by-laws A society may, subject to this Act, amend its by-laws. No by-law or amendment to a by-law of a society is valid until it has been registered ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16 By-laws to bind members</title><description>By-laws to bind members Subject to subsection (2), the by‑laws and any amendment to the by‑laws of a society, when registered, bind the society and the members thereof to the same...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr16A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16A Conversion from non-credit society to credit society</title><description>Conversion from non-credit society to credit society A non-credit society must not provide any financial service. 3/2018 A non‑credit society that intends to provide any financial...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr16B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16B Control of credit societies</title><description>Control of credit societies No credit society may, without the Registrar’s written approval, provide, or enter into any partnership, joint venture or other arrangement with any pe...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr16BA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16BA Conversion from credit society to non-credit society on application</title><description>Conversion from credit society to non-credit society on application A credit society that intends to stop providing every financial service carried on by the society, and does not...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr16BB-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16BB Modifying of terms and conditions of written approval</title><description>Modifying of terms and conditions of written approval The Registrar may modify the terms and conditions of a written approval under section 16A(5) or 16BA(3). 3/2018 The Registrar...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr16C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16C Change of name of society</title><description>Change of name of society Despite anything in sections 6 and 15, where the Registrar is satisfied that a society has been registered (whether through inadvertence or otherwise and...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 17 Address of society</title><description>Address of society Every society must have an address registered in accordance with this Act to which all notices and communications must be sent. The Registrar will register, as ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 19 Relevant particulars of officers of society</title><description>Relevant particulars of officers of society The Registrar may issue a written direction requiring a society to provide the relevant particulars of any officer of that society spec...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 21 Contracts with members</title><description>Contracts with members A society which has as one of its objects the disposal of any article produced or obtained by the work or industry of its members, whether the produce of ha...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 23 Creation of charges in favour of societies</title><description>Creation of charges in favour of societies Subject to any other written law as to priority of debts, where a society has — supplied to a member or past member industrial implement...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 25 Shares or interest not liable to attachment or sale</title><description>Shares or interest not liable to attachment or sale Subject to section 24, the share or interest of a member in the capital of a society is not liable to attachment or sale under ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 26 Transfer of shares or interest where member dies or lacks capacity</title><description>Transfer of shares or interest where member dies or lacks capacity On the death of a member, a society may transfer the share or interest of the deceased member — to the person no...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 28 Contracts with members of society who are minors</title><description>Contracts with members of society who are minors The minority of a person duly admitted as a member of any society — does not preclude that person from executing any instrument or...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 29 Proof of entries in books of society</title><description>Proof of entries in books of society A copy of an entry in a book of a society, regularly kept in the course of business, is prima facie evidence in any legal proceedings, civil o...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr32A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 32A Documents, etc., to be in English</title><description>Documents, etc., to be in English Every document that a society is required to furnish or submit to, or lodge with, the Registrar must be in the English language or, if the docume...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr32B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 32B Keeping of records and documents, etc.</title><description>Keeping of records and documents, etc. Every society must keep or cause to be kept every record or document relating to its constitution, general meetings, membership, accounts, f...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr32C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 32C Duty to inform Registrar of certain developments, etc.</title><description>Duty to inform Registrar of certain developments, etc. Where a credit society becomes aware of any development or circumstance specified in subsection (2), whether occurring befor...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 33 Audit of societies</title><description>Audit of societies Every society must at least once in every year have its books and accounts audited by a public accountant or a person authorised by the Registrar in writing. A ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr33A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 33A Special audit of societies</title><description>Special audit of societies The Registrar or an authorised person may at any time conduct a special audit of a society that may cover one or more of the following matters: the gove...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 34 Annual reports, accounts and financial statements</title><description>Annual reports, accounts and financial statements A society must, as soon as practicable but not later than 6 months after the close of each financial year, submit to the Registra...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 35 Duties of auditor</title><description>Duties of auditor The auditor must inspect and audit the accounts and other relevant records of the society and must immediately draw the attention of the Registrar and the societ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 36 Audit committees</title><description>Audit committees Every credit society must have an audit committee. The committee of management of a credit society must appoint an audit committee — which consists of at least 3 ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 39 Qualifications for membership</title><description>Qualifications for membership The qualifications for membership in a primary society are — in the case of an individual, that the individual — has attained 16 years of age or, if ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr42-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 42 Votes of members</title><description>Votes of members Each individual member of a primary society has only one vote in the affairs of the society, irrespective of the number of shares the member holds and that vote m...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr42A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 42A Statement of account</title><description>Statement of account Every credit society must provide to each member of the society, within 6 months after the close of each financial year, a statement of account (in hard copy ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr43-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 43 Restriction on shareholding</title><description>Restriction on shareholding Except as provided in subsection (2), a member cannot hold more than 20% of the share capital of a society. 3/2018 A member may hold more than 20% of t...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr44-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 44 Restriction on transfer of shares or interest</title><description>Restriction on transfer of shares or interest The transfer or charge of the share or interest of a member or past member or deceased member in the capital of a society is subject ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr45-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 45 Nomination</title><description>Nomination Subject to subsection (3), a member of a society may in writing nominate a person in the presence of at least 2 witnesses, to whom on the death of the member the societ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr47-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 47 Liability of past member and of estate of deceased member for debts of society</title><description>Liability of past member and of estate of deceased member for debts of society The liability of a past member for the debts of a society, within the limitations of section 46, as ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr48-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 48 Right of member to withdraw from society</title><description>Right of member to withdraw from society A member may withdraw from a society subject to such conditions and by giving to the society such notice as the by‑laws may prescribe, exc...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr49-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 49 Expulsion of member</title><description>Expulsion of member A member who contravenes any of the provisions of this Act or the Rules or the by‑laws or acts in any way detrimental to the interests of the society may be ex...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr51-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 51 Meeting of delegates</title><description>Meeting of delegates Despite section 50, if a primary society has more than 3,000 members, the general meeting of members may be replaced by a meeting of delegates, each delegate ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr53-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 53 Annual general meeting</title><description>Annual general meeting Every society must convene an annual general meeting within 6 months after the end of the society’s financial year or such longer period as the Registrar ma...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr54-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 54 Functions of annual general meeting</title><description>Functions of annual general meeting The functions of the annual general meeting of a society are — to consider and confirm the minutes of the last annual general meeting and of an...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr55-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 55 Extraordinary general meeting</title><description>Extraordinary general meeting An extraordinary general meeting of a society may be convened at any time by the committee of management of the society, except that at least 7 clear...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr56-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 56 Quorum at general meeting</title><description>Quorum at general meeting No business may be transacted at any general meeting unless a quorum of members or delegates is present. The quorum necessary for such transaction is 20%...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr58-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 58 Minutes of general meeting</title><description>Minutes of general meeting The committee of management of a society must — endorse the minutes of each general meeting of the society within 60 days after the date on which that g...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr59-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 59 Constitution of committee of management of society</title><description>Constitution of committee of management of society Every society must have a committee of management consisting of not less than 5 and not more than 30 individuals (each of whom n...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr59A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 59A Registrar may appoint individuals to committee of management</title><description>Registrar may appoint individuals to committee of management The Registrar may by order in the Gazette appoint, at any time and whether or not there is any vacancy in the committe...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr59B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 59B Officers to be appointed for prescribed societies</title><description>Officers to be appointed for prescribed societies The Rules may require a society or a class of societies — to appoint a chief executive officer (whether called general manager or...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr60-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 60 Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee</title><description>Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee An individual is not eligible for membership of the committee of management of a society, to be a key ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr61-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 61 Functions of committee of management</title><description>Functions of committee of management The committee of management is to represent the society before all competent public authorities and in all dealings and transactions with thir...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr62-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 62 Meetings of committee of management</title><description>Meetings of committee of management The committee of management must meet as often as the business of the society may require and in any case not less frequently than once in ever...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr63-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 63 Liability of members of committee of management of society</title><description>Liability of members of committee of management of society A member of the committee of management of a society must at all times act honestly and use reasonable diligence in the ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr64-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 64 Disclosure of interests in transactions, property, offices, etc.</title><description>Disclosure of interests in transactions, property, offices, etc. Subject to this section, every member of the committee of management of a society who is in any way, whether direc...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr65A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 65A Suspension of officers</title><description>Suspension of officers Despite any other written law, if any proceedings are instituted against a member of the committee of management, or a key employee, of a credit society in ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr66-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 66 Capital</title><description>Capital The capital of a society may be raised by all or any of the following means: entrance fees which are not refundable except in cases where an application for membership has...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr66A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 66A Ordinary shares</title><description>Ordinary shares A society may issue ordinary shares. 3/2018 A member of a society must hold the minimum number of ordinary shares of the society specified in the by‑laws of the so...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr66B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 66B Permanent shares</title><description>Permanent shares A society may issue permanent shares only to an institutional member. 3/2018 An institutional member of a society must obtain the Registrar’s written approval to ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr67-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 67 Restrictions on loans</title><description>Restrictions on loans Subject to subsection (2), a credit society must not make a loan or allow any credit to any person other than — a member of the credit society or the member’...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr68-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 68 Restrictions on borrowing</title><description>Restrictions on borrowing A society may receive loans from persons who are not members of the society only to such extent and under such conditions as may be prescribed by its by-...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr69-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 69 Investment of funds</title><description>Investment of funds A society may invest or deposit its funds in such manner as it thinks fit. Despite subsection (1), a credit society must invest or deposit its funds in accorda...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr71-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 71 Contributions to Central Co-operative Fund and Singapore Labour Foundation</title><description>Contributions to Central Co-operative Fund and Singapore Labour Foundation A fund called the Central Co‑operative Fund is established, which is to be used to further co‑operative ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr72-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 72 Distribution of net surplus</title><description>Distribution of net surplus The net surplus may be divided among the members by way of dividend or patronage refund or by way of honoraria to officers of the society, or allocated...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr73-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 73 Bonus certificates and bonus shares</title><description>Bonus certificates and bonus shares A society may distribute a part of its net surplus among its members in the form of bonus certificates or bonus shares. A society may distribut...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr74-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 74 Amalgamation of societies</title><description>Amalgamation of societies Any 2 or more societies may, at extraordinary general meetings specially called for the purpose after due notice, resolve to amalgamate into one society....</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr75-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 75 Transfer of societies</title><description>Transfer of societies A society may at any extraordinary general meeting specially called for the purpose after due notice, resolve to transfer its assets and liabilities to anoth...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr77-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 77 Power to inspect materials, etc.</title><description>Power to inspect materials, etc. The Registrar or an authorised person may, for any of the purposes of this Act or in discharging the Registrar’s functions or duties under this Ac...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr79-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 79 Inquiry by Registrar</title><description>Inquiry by Registrar The Registrar may at any time, on the Registrar’s own motion, institute an inquiry into the constitution, operations, financial condition or affairs of the so...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr80-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 80 Examination of materials of indebted society on creditor’s application</title><description>Examination of materials of indebted society on creditor’s application The Registrar must, on the application of a creditor of the society, examine or direct an authorised person ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr81-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 81 Communication of findings on working of societies</title><description>Communication of findings on working of societies Where any findings on the working of a society are made in any audit, special audit or inquiry under this Act, or any inspection ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr82-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 82 Costs of special audit, inquiry and examination</title><description>Costs of special audit, inquiry and examination Where a special audit is conducted under section 33A, an inquiry is held under section 79 or an examination is made under section 8...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr83-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 83 Dissolution of societies</title><description>Dissolution of societies If the Registrar, after holding an inquiry under section 79 or after making an examination under section 80 or on receipt of an application made by 75% of...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr84-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 84 Powers of liquidator</title><description>Powers of liquidator Subject to any order made by the Registrar under section 85, a liquidator appointed by the Registrar has power to — take immediate possession of all assets be...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr85-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 85 Powers of Registrar to control liquidation</title><description>Powers of Registrar to control liquidation A liquidator must exercise the liquidator’s powers subject to the control and supervision of the Registrar, who may — rescind or vary an...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr86-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 86 Enforcement of order</title><description>Enforcement of order The award of an arbitrator on a matter referred to the arbitrator under section 85 is binding upon the parties and is enforceable in like manner as an order m...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr89-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 89 Cancellation of registration</title><description>Cancellation of registration When the affairs of a society, in respect of which a liquidator has been appointed, have been wound up or, where no liquidator has been appointed, eit...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr90-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 90 Surcharge and attachment</title><description>Surcharge and attachment The Registrar may, on the Registrar’s own motion, or on the application of the liquidator, or any creditor or member, of a society — examine the conduct o...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr91-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 91 Settlement of disputes</title><description>Settlement of disputes If a dispute arises concerning requirements of this Act relating to the constitution, election of officers or conduct of general meetings — among members, p...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr92-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 92 Case stated on question of law</title><description>Case stated on question of law Despite anything in section 91, the Registrar at any time when proceeding to a decision under this Act, or the Minister at any time when an appeal h...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr93-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 93 Miscellaneous powers of Registrar</title><description>Miscellaneous powers of Registrar The Registrar has power to — attend, personally or by the Registrar’s representative, general meetings and committee meetings of a society and re...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr93A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 93A Conversion of credit society to non-credit society, etc., on failure to comply with prudential requirements</title><description>Conversion of credit society to non-credit society, etc., on failure to comply with prudential requirements If, in 2 or more consecutive financial years, a credit society fails to...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr93B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 93B Codes, guidelines, etc., by Registrar</title><description>Codes, guidelines, etc., by Registrar The Registrar may from time to time issue, and publish in such form and manner as the Registrar considers appropriate, such circulars, codes,...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr94-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 94 Powers of Registrar where committee of management of society not performing duties properly, etc.</title><description>Powers of Registrar where committee of management of society not performing duties properly, etc. If the Registrar is satisfied, after due inquiry by a person appointed by the Reg...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr94A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 94A Powers of Registrar to protect interests of members or property of society</title><description>Powers of Registrar to protect interests of members or property of society If the Registrar is satisfied, after due inquiry by a person appointed by the Registrar or for any other...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr95-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 95 Power of Minister to make rules</title><description>Power of Minister to make rules The Minister may make rules for the purpose of carrying out and giving effect to the provisions of this Act. Without limiting subsection (1), such ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr95A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 95A Foreign co-operative societies</title><description>Foreign co-operative societies The Minister may make rules for or with respect to the registration or regulation of co-operative societies which are registered, incorporated or fo...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr97C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 97C Power to freeze bank accounts</title><description>Power to freeze bank accounts Where the Minister is satisfied that it is necessary to prevent the loss or misuse of the funds of a society, the Minister may, by order, direct a fi...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr98-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 98 Recovery of sums due to Government</title><description>Recovery of sums due to Government All sums, due from a society or from an officer or past officer or member or past member of a society as such to the Government, may be recovere...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr99-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 99 Prohibition on use of word "co-operative"</title><description>Prohibition on use of word co-operative No person other than a society may trade or carry on business under a name or title of which the word Co‑operative or its equivalent in ano...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr100-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100 General penalty</title><description>General penalty Subject to the provisions of this Act, it is an offence if — a society, or any officer or member of a society, or any other person, neglects or refuses to do an ac...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr100A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100A False reports made by officer to member of committee of management, auditor or member of society</title><description>False reports made by officer to member of committee of management, auditor or member of society Any officer of a society who, with intent to deceive, makes or furnishes, or knowi...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr100AA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100AA Wilful falsification of book, etc., of society</title><description>Wilful falsification of book, etc., of society Any person who does any of the following shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr100AB-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100AB Unlawful alteration, suppression, etc., of documents</title><description>Unlawful alteration, suppression, etc., of documents A person shall be guilty of an offence, and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment f...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr100BA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100BA False or misleading statement or information to induce person to join society, etc.</title><description>False or misleading statement or information to induce person to join society, etc. Any member or officer of a society shall be guilty of an offence, and shall be liable on convic...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr100C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100C Fraud by officers against creditors of societies</title><description>Fraud by officers against creditors of societies Every person who, while an officer of a society — has by deceitful or fraudulent or dishonest means or by means of any other fraud...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr100D-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100D Offences by bodies corporate, etc.</title><description>Offences by bodies corporate, etc. Where an offence under this Act or the rules made under this Act committed by a body corporate is proved — to have been committed with the conse...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr101-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 101 Certain Acts not to apply</title><description>Certain Acts not to apply The provisions of the Companies Act 1967, the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 and the Societies Act 1966 do not apply to societies reg...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=Sc-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Schedule Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society</title><description>Sections 14(2) and 97B(1) Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society   Every society registered under section 4(1) must have by-laws in respect of the following mat...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is a service provided by the Law Revision Commission on a best-efforts basis. It is not part of the Act. PART 1CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES ORDINANCE(CHAPTER 15...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=xy-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Comparative Table</title><description>This Act has undergone renumbering in the 2020 Revised Edition. This Comparative Table is provided to help readers locate the corresponding provisions in the last Revised Edition....</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr60-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 60 Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee</title><description>Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee An individual is not eligible for membership of the committee of management of a society, to be a key ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr90-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 90 Surcharge and attachment</title><description>Surcharge and attachment The Registrar may, on the Registrar’s own motion, or on the application of the liquidator, or any creditor or member, of a society — examine the conduct o...</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr100C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100C Fraud by officers against creditors of societies</title><description>Fraud by officers against creditors of societies Every person who, while an officer of a society — has by deceitful or fraudulent or dishonest means or by means of any other fraud...</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is a service provided by the Law Revision Commission on a best-efforts basis. It is not part of the Act. PART 1CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES ORDINANCE(CHAPTER 15...</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr60-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 60 Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee</title><description>Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee An individual is not eligible for membership of the committee of management of a society, to be a key ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr90-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 90 Surcharge and attachment</title><description>Surcharge and attachment The Registrar may, on the Registrar’s own motion, or on the application of the liquidator, or any creditor or member, of a society — examine the conduct o...</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr100C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100C Fraud by officers against creditors of societies</title><description>Fraud by officers against creditors of societies Every person who, while an officer of a society — has by deceitful or fraudulent or dishonest means or by means of any other fraud...</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is a service provided by the Law Revision Commission on a best-efforts basis. It is not part of the Act. PART 1CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES ORDINANCE(CHAPTER 15...</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P11-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Part 1 PRELIMINARY</title><description>PRELIMINARY</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 1 Short title</title><description>Short title This Act is the Co-operative Societies Act 1979 .</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — allowance means the remuneration paid to a member of the committee of management of a society in consideration ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 3 Appointment of Registrar, etc.</title><description>Appointment of Registrar, etc. The Minister may appoint a Registrar of Co‑operative Societies, one or more Deputy Registrars of Co‑operative Societies and Assistant Registrars of ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P12-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Part 2 FORMATION AND REGISTRATION OF SOCIETIES</title><description>FORMATION AND REGISTRATION OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 4 Characteristics required for registration, etc.</title><description>Characteristics required for registration, etc. Subject to the provisions of this Act, a proposed society may be registered as a society if — it has as its object the promotion of...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 5 Conditions of registration</title><description>Conditions of registration A proposed society cannot be registered as a primary society unless it consists of at least 5 persons, each of whom qualifies for membership under secti...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 6 Name of society</title><description>Name of society No society may have a name which, in the Registrar’s opinion — is likely to mislead members of the public as to the true character or purpose of the society; is id...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 7 Application for registration</title><description>Application for registration Every application for registration — must be submitted to the Registrar in the prescribed manner together with the prescribed information; and must be...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 8 Requirements before registration</title><description>Requirements before registration The Registrar may require applicants to furnish such additional information in regard to the proposed society as the Registrar thinks fit, includi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 9 Registration</title><description>Registration The Registrar may register a proposed society and its by‑laws if the Registrar is satisfied that — the proposed society has complied with the provisions of this Act a...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr9A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 9A Modifying of terms and conditions of registration</title><description>Modifying of terms and conditions of registration The Registrar may at any time modify the terms and conditions of registration of a society imposed under section 9(4). 3/2018 The...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 10 Evidence of registration</title><description>Evidence of registration On the registration of a society, the Registrar must issue to the society a notice of registration in the form the Registrar thinks fit stating — that the...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr10A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 10A Registers</title><description>Registers The Registrar must keep and maintain, in the form and manner that the Registrar thinks fit — a register of societies; a register of officers of societies; and such other...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P13-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Part 3 PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES OF SOCIETIES</title><description>PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 11 Societies to be bodies corporate</title><description>Societies to be bodies corporate A society on registration becomes a body corporate by the name under which it is registered, with perpetual succession, and with power to hold mov...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 12 Acts of societies not to be invalidated by certain defects</title><description>Acts of societies not to be invalidated by certain defects No act of a society or any committee of management or any officer is deemed to be invalid by reason only of the existenc...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 13 Power to federate</title><description>Power to federate Societies may form secondary societies and an apex organisation. The functions of an apex organisation are as follows: to give such assistance and advice in the ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 14 Power to make by-laws</title><description>Power to make by-laws A society may, subject to the Registrar’s approval, make any by-laws that are necessary or desirable for the purposes for which the society is established. T...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 15 Amendment and registration of by-laws</title><description>Amendment and registration of by-laws A society may, subject to this Act, amend its by-laws. No by-law or amendment to a by-law of a society is valid until it has been registered ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16 By-laws to bind members</title><description>By-laws to bind members Subject to subsection (2), the by‑laws and any amendment to the by‑laws of a society, when registered, bind the society and the members thereof to the same...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr16A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16A Conversion from non-credit society to credit society</title><description>Conversion from non-credit society to credit society A non-credit society must not provide any financial service. 3/2018 A non‑credit society that intends to provide any financial...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr16B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16B Control of credit societies</title><description>Control of credit societies No credit society may, without the Registrar’s written approval, provide, or enter into any partnership, joint venture or other arrangement with any pe...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr16BA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16BA Conversion from credit society to non-credit society on application</title><description>Conversion from credit society to non-credit society on application A credit society that intends to stop providing every financial service carried on by the society, and does not...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr16BB-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16BB Modifying of terms and conditions of written approval</title><description>Modifying of terms and conditions of written approval The Registrar may modify the terms and conditions of a written approval under section 16A(5) or 16BA(3). 3/2018 The Registrar...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr16C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16C Change of name of society</title><description>Change of name of society Despite anything in sections 6 and 15, where the Registrar is satisfied that a society has been registered (whether through inadvertence or otherwise and...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 17 Address of society</title><description>Address of society Every society must have an address registered in accordance with this Act to which all notices and communications must be sent. The Registrar will register, as ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 18 Register of members and shares</title><description>Register of members and shares Every society must maintain a register of members, and where a society issues shares to its members, a register of shares held by each member. Where...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 19 Relevant particulars of officers of society</title><description>Relevant particulars of officers of society The Registrar may issue a written direction requiring a society to provide the relevant particulars of any officer of that society spec...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 20 Copy of this Act, Rules, by-laws and list of members open to inspection</title><description>Copy of this Act, Rules, by-laws and list of members open to inspection Every society must keep a copy of this Act, the Rules, its by‑laws and a list of its members open to inspec...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 21 Contracts with members</title><description>Contracts with members A society which has as one of its objects the disposal of any article produced or obtained by the work or industry of its members, whether the produce of ha...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 22 Imposition of fines upon members</title><description>Imposition of fines upon members The by-laws may provide for the imposition of fines on its members for any infringement of its by-laws, but no such fine may be imposed upon any m...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 23 Creation of charges in favour of societies</title><description>Creation of charges in favour of societies Subject to any other written law as to priority of debts, where a society has — supplied to a member or past member industrial implement...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 24 Charge and set-off in respect of shares or interest of members</title><description>Charge and set-off in respect of shares or interest of members A society has a charge upon the share or interest in the capital and on the deposits of a member or past member or d...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 25 Shares or interest not liable to attachment or sale</title><description>Shares or interest not liable to attachment or sale Subject to section 24, the share or interest of a member in the capital of a society is not liable to attachment or sale under ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 26 Transfer of shares or interest where member dies or lacks capacity</title><description>Transfer of shares or interest where member dies or lacks capacity On the death of a member, a society may transfer the share or interest of the deceased member — to the person no...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 27 Deposits by or on behalf of minors</title><description>Deposits by or on behalf of minors A credit society may receive deposits from or for the benefit of minors and it is lawful for a credit society to pay them the interest which may...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 28 Contracts with members of society who are minors</title><description>Contracts with members of society who are minors The minority of a person duly admitted as a member of any society — does not preclude that person from executing any instrument or...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 29 Proof of entries in books of society</title><description>Proof of entries in books of society A copy of an entry in a book of a society, regularly kept in the course of business, is prima facie evidence in any legal proceedings, civil o...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 30 (Repealed)</title><description>Repealed by Act 23 of 2008</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 31 (Repealed)</title><description>Repealed by Act 3 of 2018</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 32 Submission of minutes, returns and statements</title><description>Submission of minutes, returns and statements Every society must submit to the Registrar the minutes of meetings and such information, returns and statements as the Registrar may,...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr32A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 32A Documents, etc., to be in English</title><description>Documents, etc., to be in English Every document that a society is required to furnish or submit to, or lodge with, the Registrar must be in the English language or, if the docume...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr32B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 32B Keeping of records and documents, etc.</title><description>Keeping of records and documents, etc. Every society must keep or cause to be kept every record or document relating to its constitution, general meetings, membership, accounts, f...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr32C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 32C Duty to inform Registrar of certain developments, etc.</title><description>Duty to inform Registrar of certain developments, etc. Where a credit society becomes aware of any development or circumstance specified in subsection (2), whether occurring befor...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 33 Audit of societies</title><description>Audit of societies Every society must at least once in every year have its books and accounts audited by a public accountant or a person authorised by the Registrar in writing. A ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr33A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 33A Special audit of societies</title><description>Special audit of societies The Registrar or an authorised person may at any time conduct a special audit of a society that may cover one or more of the following matters: the gove...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 34 Annual reports, accounts and financial statements</title><description>Annual reports, accounts and financial statements A society must, as soon as practicable but not later than 6 months after the close of each financial year, submit to the Registra...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 35 Duties of auditor</title><description>Duties of auditor The auditor must inspect and audit the accounts and other relevant records of the society and must immediately draw the attention of the Registrar and the societ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 36 Audit committees</title><description>Audit committees Every credit society must have an audit committee. The committee of management of a credit society must appoint an audit committee — which consists of at least 3 ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr37-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 37 (Repealed)</title><description>Repealed by Act 23 of 2008</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P14-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Part 4 RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF MEMBERS</title><description>RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF MEMBERS</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr38-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 38 Original members</title><description>Original members The persons who sign an application for the registration of a proposed society or a society or trade union on whose behalf the application for the registration of...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 39 Qualifications for membership</title><description>Qualifications for membership The qualifications for membership in a primary society are — in the case of an individual, that the individual — has attained 16 years of age or, if ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr40-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 40 Members not to exercise rights until due payment made</title><description>Members not to exercise rights until due payment made No member of a society may exercise any of the rights of a member unless the member has made such payment to the society in r...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr41-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 41 (Repealed)</title><description>Repealed by Act 23 of 2008</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr42-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 42 Votes of members</title><description>Votes of members Each individual member of a primary society has only one vote in the affairs of the society, irrespective of the number of shares the member holds and that vote m...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr42A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 42A Statement of account</title><description>Statement of account Every credit society must provide to each member of the society, within 6 months after the close of each financial year, a statement of account (in hard copy ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr43-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 43 Restriction on shareholding</title><description>Restriction on shareholding Except as provided in subsection (2), a member cannot hold more than 20% of the share capital of a society. 3/2018 A member may hold more than 20% of t...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr44-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 44 Restriction on transfer of shares or interest</title><description>Restriction on transfer of shares or interest The transfer or charge of the share or interest of a member or past member or deceased member in the capital of a society is subject ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr45-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 45 Nomination</title><description>Nomination Subject to subsection (3), a member of a society may in writing nominate a person in the presence of at least 2 witnesses, to whom on the death of the member the societ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr46-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 46 Liability of member limited by shares or by guarantee</title><description>Liability of member limited by shares or by guarantee Despite the provisions of any by-laws, the liability of a member, present or past, of a society extends to the nominal value ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr47-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 47 Liability of past member and of estate of deceased member for debts of society</title><description>Liability of past member and of estate of deceased member for debts of society The liability of a past member for the debts of a society, within the limitations of section 46, as ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr48-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 48 Right of member to withdraw from society</title><description>Right of member to withdraw from society A member may withdraw from a society subject to such conditions and by giving to the society such notice as the by‑laws may prescribe, exc...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr49-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 49 Expulsion of member</title><description>Expulsion of member A member who contravenes any of the provisions of this Act or the Rules or the by‑laws or acts in any way detrimental to the interests of the society may be ex...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P15-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Part 5 ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SOCIETIES</title><description>ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr50-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 50 General meeting</title><description>General meeting The supreme authority of a society is vested in the general meeting of its members, at which every member has a right to attend and to vote.</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr51-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 51 Meeting of delegates</title><description>Meeting of delegates Despite section 50, if a primary society has more than 3,000 members, the general meeting of members may be replaced by a meeting of delegates, each delegate ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr52-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 52 First meeting</title><description>First meeting Every society must within 3 months after receipt of the notice of registration, unless the time is extended by the Registrar, hold a first meeting of its members. Th...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr53-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 53 Annual general meeting</title><description>Annual general meeting Every society must convene an annual general meeting within 6 months after the end of the society’s financial year or such longer period as the Registrar ma...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr54-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 54 Functions of annual general meeting</title><description>Functions of annual general meeting The functions of the annual general meeting of a society are — to consider and confirm the minutes of the last annual general meeting and of an...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr55-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 55 Extraordinary general meeting</title><description>Extraordinary general meeting An extraordinary general meeting of a society may be convened at any time by the committee of management of the society, except that at least 7 clear...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr56-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 56 Quorum at general meeting</title><description>Quorum at general meeting No business may be transacted at any general meeting unless a quorum of members or delegates is present. The quorum necessary for such transaction is 20%...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr57-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 57 Voting at general meeting</title><description>Voting at general meeting Subject to this Act or in the by-laws, a question referred to the members or delegates present at a general meeting must be decided by a majority of vote...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr58-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 58 Minutes of general meeting</title><description>Minutes of general meeting The committee of management of a society must — endorse the minutes of each general meeting of the society within 60 days after the date on which that g...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr59-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 59 Constitution of committee of management of society</title><description>Constitution of committee of management of society Every society must have a committee of management consisting of not less than 5 and not more than 30 individuals (each of whom n...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr59A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 59A Registrar may appoint individuals to committee of management</title><description>Registrar may appoint individuals to committee of management The Registrar may by order in the Gazette appoint, at any time and whether or not there is any vacancy in the committe...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr59B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 59B Officers to be appointed for prescribed societies</title><description>Officers to be appointed for prescribed societies The Rules may require a society or a class of societies — to appoint a chief executive officer (whether called general manager or...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr60-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 60 Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee</title><description>Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee An individual is not eligible for membership of the committee of management of a society, to be a key ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr61-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 61 Functions of committee of management</title><description>Functions of committee of management The committee of management is to represent the society before all competent public authorities and in all dealings and transactions with thir...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr62-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 62 Meetings of committee of management</title><description>Meetings of committee of management The committee of management must meet as often as the business of the society may require and in any case not less frequently than once in ever...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr63-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 63 Liability of members of committee of management of society</title><description>Liability of members of committee of management of society A member of the committee of management of a society must at all times act honestly and use reasonable diligence in the ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr64-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 64 Disclosure of interests in transactions, property, offices, etc.</title><description>Disclosure of interests in transactions, property, offices, etc. Subject to this section, every member of the committee of management of a society who is in any way, whether direc...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr65-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 65 Restrictions relating to honoraria, etc., of members of committee of management and employees</title><description>Restrictions relating to honoraria, etc., of members of committee of management and employees A member of the committee of management of a society, not being an employee of the so...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr65A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 65A Suspension of officers</title><description>Suspension of officers Despite any other written law, if any proceedings are instituted against a member of the committee of management, or a key employee, of a credit society in ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P16-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Part 6 PROPERTY AND FUNDS OF SOCIETIES</title><description>PROPERTY AND FUNDS OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr66-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 66 Capital</title><description>Capital The capital of a society may be raised by all or any of the following means: entrance fees which are not refundable except in cases where an application for membership has...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr66A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 66A Ordinary shares</title><description>Ordinary shares A society may issue ordinary shares. 3/2018 A member of a society must hold the minimum number of ordinary shares of the society specified in the by‑laws of the so...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr66B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 66B Permanent shares</title><description>Permanent shares A society may issue permanent shares only to an institutional member. 3/2018 An institutional member of a society must obtain the Registrar’s written approval to ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr67-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 67 Restrictions on loans</title><description>Restrictions on loans Subject to subsection (2), a credit society must not make a loan or allow any credit to any person other than — a member of the credit society or the member’...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr68-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 68 Restrictions on borrowing</title><description>Restrictions on borrowing A society may receive loans from persons who are not members of the society only to such extent and under such conditions as may be prescribed by its by-...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr69-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 69 Investment of funds</title><description>Investment of funds A society may invest or deposit its funds in such manner as it thinks fit. Despite subsection (1), a credit society must invest or deposit its funds in accorda...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr70-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 70 (Repealed)</title><description>Repealed by Act 23 of 2008</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr71-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 71 Contributions to Central Co-operative Fund and Singapore Labour Foundation</title><description>Contributions to Central Co-operative Fund and Singapore Labour Foundation A fund called the Central Co‑operative Fund is established, which is to be used to further co‑operative ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr72-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 72 Distribution of net surplus</title><description>Distribution of net surplus The net surplus may be divided among the members by way of dividend or patronage refund or by way of honoraria to officers of the society, or allocated...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr73-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 73 Bonus certificates and bonus shares</title><description>Bonus certificates and bonus shares A society may distribute a part of its net surplus among its members in the form of bonus certificates or bonus shares. A society may distribut...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P17-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Part 7 AMALGAMATION AND TRANSFER</title><description>AMALGAMATION AND TRANSFER</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr74-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 74 Amalgamation of societies</title><description>Amalgamation of societies Any 2 or more societies may, at extraordinary general meetings specially called for the purpose after due notice, resolve to amalgamate into one society....</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr75-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 75 Transfer of societies</title><description>Transfer of societies A society may at any extraordinary general meeting specially called for the purpose after due notice, resolve to transfer its assets and liabilities to anoth...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P18-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Part 8 DUTIES AND POWERS OF REGISTRAR</title><description>DUTIES AND POWERS OF REGISTRAR</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr76-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 76 (Repealed)</title><description>Repealed by Act 23 of 2008</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr77-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 77 Power to inspect materials, etc.</title><description>Power to inspect materials, etc. The Registrar or an authorised person may, for any of the purposes of this Act or in discharging the Registrar’s functions or duties under this Ac...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr78-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 78 (Repealed)</title><description>Repealed by Act 23 of 2008</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr79-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 79 Inquiry by Registrar</title><description>Inquiry by Registrar The Registrar may at any time, on the Registrar’s own motion, institute an inquiry into the constitution, operations, financial condition or affairs of the so...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr80-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 80 Examination of materials of indebted society on creditor’s application</title><description>Examination of materials of indebted society on creditor’s application The Registrar must, on the application of a creditor of the society, examine or direct an authorised person ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr81-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 81 Communication of findings on working of societies</title><description>Communication of findings on working of societies Where any findings on the working of a society are made in any audit, special audit or inquiry under this Act, or any inspection ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr82-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 82 Costs of special audit, inquiry and examination</title><description>Costs of special audit, inquiry and examination Where a special audit is conducted under section 33A, an inquiry is held under section 79 or an examination is made under section 8...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr83-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 83 Dissolution of societies</title><description>Dissolution of societies If the Registrar, after holding an inquiry under section 79 or after making an examination under section 80 or on receipt of an application made by 75% of...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr84-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 84 Powers of liquidator</title><description>Powers of liquidator Subject to any order made by the Registrar under section 85, a liquidator appointed by the Registrar has power to — take immediate possession of all assets be...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr85-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 85 Powers of Registrar to control liquidation</title><description>Powers of Registrar to control liquidation A liquidator must exercise the liquidator’s powers subject to the control and supervision of the Registrar, who may — rescind or vary an...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr86-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 86 Enforcement of order</title><description>Enforcement of order The award of an arbitrator on a matter referred to the arbitrator under section 85 is binding upon the parties and is enforceable in like manner as an order m...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr87-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 87 Limitation of jurisdiction of civil court</title><description>Limitation of jurisdiction of civil court Subject to this Act, no civil court has any jurisdiction in respect of a matter concerned with the dissolution of a society under this Ac...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr88-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 88 Disposal of assets on liquidation</title><description>Disposal of assets on liquidation Upon winding up of a society, the assets must be applied first to the costs of liquidation, then to the discharge of the liabilities of the socie...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr89-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 89 Cancellation of registration</title><description>Cancellation of registration When the affairs of a society, in respect of which a liquidator has been appointed, have been wound up or, where no liquidator has been appointed, eit...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr90-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 90 Surcharge and attachment</title><description>Surcharge and attachment The Registrar may, on the Registrar’s own motion, or on the application of the liquidator, or any creditor or member, of a society — examine the conduct o...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr91-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 91 Settlement of disputes</title><description>Settlement of disputes If a dispute arises concerning requirements of this Act relating to the constitution, election of officers or conduct of general meetings — among members, p...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr92-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 92 Case stated on question of law</title><description>Case stated on question of law Despite anything in section 91, the Registrar at any time when proceeding to a decision under this Act, or the Minister at any time when an appeal h...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr93-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 93 Miscellaneous powers of Registrar</title><description>Miscellaneous powers of Registrar The Registrar has power to — attend, personally or by the Registrar’s representative, general meetings and committee meetings of a society and re...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr93A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 93A Conversion of credit society to non-credit society, etc., on failure to comply with prudential requirements</title><description>Conversion of credit society to non-credit society, etc., on failure to comply with prudential requirements If, in 2 or more consecutive financial years, a credit society fails to...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr93B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 93B Codes, guidelines, etc., by Registrar</title><description>Codes, guidelines, etc., by Registrar The Registrar may from time to time issue, and publish in such form and manner as the Registrar considers appropriate, such circulars, codes,...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr94-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 94 Powers of Registrar where committee of management of society not performing duties properly, etc.</title><description>Powers of Registrar where committee of management of society not performing duties properly, etc. If the Registrar is satisfied, after due inquiry by a person appointed by the Reg...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr94A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 94A Powers of Registrar to protect interests of members or property of society</title><description>Powers of Registrar to protect interests of members or property of society If the Registrar is satisfied, after due inquiry by a person appointed by the Registrar or for any other...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P19-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Part 9 MISCELLANEOUS</title><description>MISCELLANEOUS</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr95-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 95 Power of Minister to make rules</title><description>Power of Minister to make rules The Minister may make rules for the purpose of carrying out and giving effect to the provisions of this Act. Without limiting subsection (1), such ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr95A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 95A Foreign co-operative societies</title><description>Foreign co-operative societies The Minister may make rules for or with respect to the registration or regulation of co-operative societies which are registered, incorporated or fo...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr96-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 96 Special power of Minister to grant exemption from requirements as to registration</title><description>Special power of Minister to grant exemption from requirements as to registration Despite anything in this Act, the Minister may, by special order in the Gazette in each case and ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr97-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 97 Special power of Minister to exempt societies from provisions of this Act</title><description>Special power of Minister to exempt societies from provisions of this Act The Minister may, by general or special order in the Gazette and subject to such conditions (if any) as t...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr97A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 97A General exemption</title><description>General exemption Despite anything in this Act, the Minister may, by order in the Gazette and subject to such conditions (if any) as the Minister may impose, exempt any person or ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr97B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 97B Amendment of Schedule</title><description>Amendment of Schedule The Minister may at any time, by order in the Gazette , amend the Schedule. The Minister may, in any order made under subsection (1), make such saving, trans...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr97C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 97C Power to freeze bank accounts</title><description>Power to freeze bank accounts Where the Minister is satisfied that it is necessary to prevent the loss or misuse of the funds of a society, the Minister may, by order, direct a fi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr98-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 98 Recovery of sums due to Government</title><description>Recovery of sums due to Government All sums, due from a society or from an officer or past officer or member or past member of a society as such to the Government, may be recovere...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr99-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 99 Prohibition on use of word "co-operative"</title><description>Prohibition on use of word co-operative No person other than a society may trade or carry on business under a name or title of which the word Co‑operative or its equivalent in ano...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr100-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100 General penalty</title><description>General penalty Subject to the provisions of this Act, it is an offence if — a society, or any officer or member of a society, or any other person, neglects or refuses to do an ac...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr100A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100A False reports made by officer to member of committee of management, auditor or member of society</title><description>False reports made by officer to member of committee of management, auditor or member of society Any officer of a society who, with intent to deceive, makes or furnishes, or knowi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr100AA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100AA Wilful falsification of book, etc., of society</title><description>Wilful falsification of book, etc., of society Any person who does any of the following shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr100AB-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100AB Unlawful alteration, suppression, etc., of documents</title><description>Unlawful alteration, suppression, etc., of documents A person shall be guilty of an offence, and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment f...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr100B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100B Fraudulently inducing persons to invest or deposit money with society</title><description>Fraudulently inducing persons to invest or deposit money with society Whoever, being an officer or agent of any society, by any deceitful means or false promise and with intent to...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr100BA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100BA False or misleading statement or information to induce person to join society, etc.</title><description>False or misleading statement or information to induce person to join society, etc. Any member or officer of a society shall be guilty of an offence, and shall be liable on convic...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr100C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100C Fraud by officers against creditors of societies</title><description>Fraud by officers against creditors of societies Every person who, while an officer of a society — has by deceitful or fraudulent or dishonest means or by means of any other fraud...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr100D-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100D Offences by bodies corporate, etc.</title><description>Offences by bodies corporate, etc. Where an offence under this Act or the rules made under this Act committed by a body corporate is proved — to have been committed with the conse...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr100E-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100E Jurisdiction of court</title><description>Jurisdiction of court Despite any provision to the contrary in the Criminal Procedure Code 2010, a District Court has jurisdiction to try any offence under this Act or the rules m...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr100F-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100F Composition of offences</title><description>Composition of offences The Registrar may compound any offence under this Act or the rules made under this Act that is prescribed as a compoundable offence by collecting from a pe...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr101-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 101 Certain Acts not to apply</title><description>Certain Acts not to apply The provisions of the Companies Act 1967, the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 and the Societies Act 1966 do not apply to societies reg...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=Sc-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Schedule Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society</title><description>Sections 14(2) and 97B(1) Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society   Every society registered under section 4(1) must have by-laws in respect of the following mat...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is a service provided by the Law Revision Commission on a best-efforts basis. It is not part of the Act. PART 1CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES ORDINANCE(CHAPTER 15...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=xy-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Comparative Table</title><description>This Act has undergone renumbering in the 2020 Revised Edition. This Comparative Table is provided to help readers locate the corresponding provisions in the last Revised Edition....</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Long Title</title><description>An Act to make better provision for the registration and regulation of co-operative societies, and for matters connected therewith.</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=P11-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Part 1 PRELIMINARY</title><description>Part 1 PRELIMINARY</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 1 Short title</title><description>Short title This Act is the Co-operative Societies Act 1979 .</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — allowance means the remuneration paid to a member of the committee of management of a society in consideration ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 3 Appointment of Registrar, etc.</title><description>Appointment of Registrar, etc. The Minister may appoint a Registrar of Co‑operative Societies, one or more Deputy Registrars of Co‑operative Societies and Assistant Registrars of ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=P12-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Part 2 FORMATION AND REGISTRATION OF SOCIETIES</title><description>Part 2 FORMATION AND REGISTRATION OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 4 Characteristics required for registration, etc.</title><description>Characteristics required for registration, etc. Subject to the provisions of this Act, a proposed society may be registered as a society if — it has as its object the promotion of...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 5 Conditions of registration</title><description>Conditions of registration A proposed society cannot be registered as a primary society unless it consists of at least 5 persons, each of whom qualifies for membership under secti...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 6 Name of society</title><description>Name of society No society may have a name which, in the Registrar’s opinion — is likely to mislead members of the public as to the true character or purpose of the society; is id...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 7 Application for registration</title><description>Application for registration Every application for registration — must be submitted to the Registrar in the prescribed manner together with the prescribed information; and must be...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 8 Requirements before registration</title><description>Requirements before registration The Registrar may require applicants to furnish such additional information in regard to the proposed society as the Registrar thinks fit, includi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 9 Registration</title><description>Registration The Registrar may register a proposed society and its by‑laws if the Registrar is satisfied that — the proposed society has complied with the provisions of this Act a...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr9A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 9A Modifying of terms and conditions of registration</title><description>Modifying of terms and conditions of registration The Registrar may at any time modify the terms and conditions of registration of a society imposed under section 9(4). 3/2018 The...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 10 Evidence of registration</title><description>Evidence of registration On the registration of a society, the Registrar must issue to the society a notice of registration in the form the Registrar thinks fit stating — that the...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr10A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 10A Registers</title><description>Registers The Registrar must keep and maintain, in the form and manner that the Registrar thinks fit — a register of societies; a register of officers of societies; and such other...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=P13-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Part 3 PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES OF SOCIETIES</title><description>Part 3 PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 11 Societies to be bodies corporate</title><description>Societies to be bodies corporate A society on registration becomes a body corporate by the name under which it is registered, with perpetual succession, and with power to hold mova...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 12 Acts of societies not to be invalidated by certain defects</title><description>Acts of societies not to be invalidated by certain defects No act of a society or any committee of management or any officer is deemed to be invalid by reason only of the existence...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 13 Power to federate</title><description>Power to federate Societies may form secondary societies and an apex organisation. The functions of an apex organisation are as follows: to give such assistance and advice in the f...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 14 Power to make by-laws</title><description>Power to make by-laws A society may, subject to the Registrar’s approval, make any by-laws that are necessary or desirable for the purposes for which the society is established. T...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 15 Amendment and registration of by-laws</title><description>Amendment and registration of by-laws A society may, subject to this Act, amend its by-laws. No by-law or amendment to a by-law of a society is valid until it has been registered ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16 By-laws to bind members</title><description>By-laws to bind members Subject to subsection (2), the by‑laws and any amendment to the by‑laws of a society, when registered, bind the society and the members thereof to the same...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr16A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16A Conversion from non-credit society to credit society</title><description>Conversion from non-credit society to credit society A non-credit society must not provide any financial service. 3/2018 A non‑credit society that intends to provide any financial...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr16B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16B Control of credit societies</title><description>Control of credit societies No credit society may, without the Registrar’s written approval, provide, or enter into any partnership, joint venture or other arrangement with any pe...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr16BA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16BA Conversion from credit society to non-credit society on application</title><description>Conversion from credit society to non-credit society on application A credit society that intends to stop providing every financial service carried on by the society, and does not...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr16BB-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16BB Modifying of terms and conditions of written approval</title><description>Modifying of terms and conditions of written approval The Registrar may modify the terms and conditions of a written approval under section 16A(5) or 16BA(3). 3/2018 The Registrar...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr16C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16C Change of name of society</title><description>Change of name of society Despite anything in sections 6 and 15, where the Registrar is satisfied that a society has been registered (whether through inadvertence or otherwise and...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 17 Address of society</title><description>Address of society Every society must have an address registered in accordance with this Act to which all notices and communications must be sent. The Registrar will register, as ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 18 Register of members and shares</title><description>Register of members and shares Every society must maintain a register of members, and where a society issues shares to its members, a register of shares held by each member. Where ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 19 Relevant particulars of officers of society</title><description>Relevant particulars of officers of society The Registrar may issue a written direction requiring a society to provide the relevant particulars of any officer of that society spec...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 20 Copy of this Act, Rules, by-laws and list of members open to inspection</title><description>Copy of this Act, Rules, by-laws and list of members open to inspection Every society must keep a copy of this Act, the Rules, its by‑laws and a list of its members open to inspect...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 21 Contracts with members</title><description>Contracts with members A society which has as one of its objects the disposal of any article produced or obtained by the work or industry of its members, whether the produce of ha...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 22 Imposition of fines upon members</title><description>Imposition of fines upon members The by-laws may provide for the imposition of fines on its members for any infringement of its by-laws, but no such fine may be imposed upon any me...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 23 Creation of charges in favour of societies</title><description>Creation of charges in favour of societies Subject to any other written law as to priority of debts, where a society has — supplied to a member or past member industrial implement...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 24 Charge and set-off in respect of shares or interest of members</title><description>Charge and set-off in respect of shares or interest of members A society has a charge upon the share or interest in the capital and on the deposits of a member or past member or de...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 25 Shares or interest not liable to attachment or sale</title><description>Shares or interest not liable to attachment or sale Subject to section 24, the share or interest of a member in the capital of a society is not liable to attachment or sale under ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 26 Transfer of shares or interest where member dies or lacks capacity</title><description>Transfer of shares or interest where member dies or lacks capacity On the death of a member, a society may transfer the share or interest of the deceased member — to the person no...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 27 Deposits by or on behalf of minors</title><description>Deposits by or on behalf of minors A credit society may receive deposits from or for the benefit of minors and it is lawful for a credit society to pay them the interest which may ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 28 Contracts with members of society who are minors</title><description>Contracts with members of society who are minors The minority of a person duly admitted as a member of any society — does not preclude that person from executing any instrument or...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 29 Proof of entries in books of society</title><description>Proof of entries in books of society A copy of an entry in a book of a society, regularly kept in the course of business, is prima facie evidence in any legal proceedings, civil o...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 30 (Repealed)</title><description>Repealed by Act 23 of 2008</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 31 (Repealed)</title><description>Repealed by Act 3 of 2018</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 32 Submission of minutes, returns and statements</title><description>Submission of minutes, returns and statements Every society must submit to the Registrar the minutes of meetings and such information, returns and statements as the Registrar may, ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr32A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 32A Documents, etc., to be in English</title><description>Documents, etc., to be in English Every document that a society is required to furnish or submit to, or lodge with, the Registrar must be in the English language or, if the docume...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr32B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 32B Keeping of records and documents, etc.</title><description>Keeping of records and documents, etc. Every society must keep or cause to be kept every record or document relating to its constitution, general meetings, membership, accounts, f...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr32C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 32C Duty to inform Registrar of certain developments, etc.</title><description>Duty to inform Registrar of certain developments, etc. Where a credit society becomes aware of any development or circumstance specified in subsection (2), whether occurring befor...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 33 Audit of societies</title><description>Audit of societies Every society must at least once in every year have its books and accounts audited by a public accountant or a person authorised by the Registrar in writing. A ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr33A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 33A Special audit of societies</title><description>Special audit of societies The Registrar or an authorised person may at any time conduct a special audit of a society that may cover one or more of the following matters: the gove...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 34 Annual reports, accounts and financial statements</title><description>Annual reports, accounts and financial statements A society must, as soon as practicable but not later than 6 months after the close of each financial year, submit to the Registra...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 35 Duties of auditor</title><description>Duties of auditor The auditor must inspect and audit the accounts and other relevant records of the society and must immediately draw the attention of the Registrar and the societ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 36 Audit committees</title><description>Audit committees Every credit society must have an audit committee. The committee of management of a credit society must appoint an audit committee — which consists of at least 3 ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr37-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 37 (Repealed)</title><description>Repealed by Act 23 of 2008</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P14-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Part 4 RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF MEMBERS</title><description>Part 4 RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF MEMBERS</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr38-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 38 Original members</title><description>Original members The persons who sign an application for the registration of a proposed society or a society or trade union on whose behalf the application for the registration of ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 39 Qualifications for membership</title><description>Qualifications for membership The qualifications for membership in a primary society are — in the case of an individual, that the individual — has attained 16 years of age or, if ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr40-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 40 Members not to exercise rights until due payment made</title><description>Members not to exercise rights until due payment made No member of a society may exercise any of the rights of a member unless the member has made such payment to the society in re...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr41-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 41 (Repealed)</title><description>Repealed by Act 23 of 2008</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr42-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 42 Votes of members</title><description>Votes of members Each individual member of a primary society has only one vote in the affairs of the society, irrespective of the number of shares the member holds and that vote m...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr42A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 42A Statement of account</title><description>Statement of account Every credit society must provide to each member of the society, within 6 months after the close of each financial year, a statement of account (in hard copy ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr43-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 43 Restriction on shareholding</title><description>Restriction on shareholding Except as provided in subsection (2), a member cannot hold more than 20% of the share capital of a society. 3/2018 A member may hold more than 20% of t...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr44-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 44 Restriction on transfer of shares or interest</title><description>Restriction on transfer of shares or interest The transfer or charge of the share or interest of a member or past member or deceased member in the capital of a society is subject ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr45-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 45 Nomination</title><description>Nomination Subject to subsection (3), a member of a society may in writing nominate a person in the presence of at least 2 witnesses, to whom on the death of the member the societ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr46-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 46 Liability of member limited by shares or by guarantee</title><description>Liability of member limited by shares or by guarantee Despite the provisions of any by-laws, the liability of a member, present or past, of a society extends to the nominal value o...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr47-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 47 Liability of past member and of estate of deceased member for debts of society</title><description>Liability of past member and of estate of deceased member for debts of society The liability of a past member for the debts of a society, within the limitations of section 46, as ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr48-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 48 Right of member to withdraw from society</title><description>Right of member to withdraw from society A member may withdraw from a society subject to such conditions and by giving to the society such notice as the by‑laws may prescribe, exc...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr49-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 49 Expulsion of member</title><description>Expulsion of member A member who contravenes any of the provisions of this Act or the Rules or the by‑laws or acts in any way detrimental to the interests of the society may be ex...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P15-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Part 5 ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SOCIETIES</title><description>Part 5 ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr50-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 50 General meeting</title><description>General meeting The supreme authority of a society is vested in the general meeting of its members, at which every member has a right to attend and to vote.</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr51-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 51 Meeting of delegates</title><description>Meeting of delegates Despite section 50, if a primary society has more than 3,000 members, the general meeting of members may be replaced by a meeting of delegates, each delegate ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr52-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 52 First meeting</title><description>First meeting Every society must within 3 months after receipt of the notice of registration, unless the time is extended by the Registrar, hold a first meeting of its members. The...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr53-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 53 Annual general meeting</title><description>Annual general meeting Every society must convene an annual general meeting within 6 months after the end of the society’s financial year or such longer period as the Registrar ma...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr54-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 54 Functions of annual general meeting</title><description>Functions of annual general meeting The functions of the annual general meeting of a society are — to consider and confirm the minutes of the last annual general meeting and of an...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr55-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 55 Extraordinary general meeting</title><description>Extraordinary general meeting An extraordinary general meeting of a society may be convened at any time by the committee of management of the society, except that at least 7 clear...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr56-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 56 Quorum at general meeting</title><description>Quorum at general meeting No business may be transacted at any general meeting unless a quorum of members or delegates is present. The quorum necessary for such transaction is 20%...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr57-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 57 Voting at general meeting</title><description>Voting at general meeting Subject to this Act or in the by-laws, a question referred to the members or delegates present at a general meeting must be decided by a majority of votes...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr58-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 58 Minutes of general meeting</title><description>Minutes of general meeting The committee of management of a society must — endorse the minutes of each general meeting of the society within 60 days after the date on which that g...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr59-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 59 Constitution of committee of management of society</title><description>Constitution of committee of management of society Every society must have a committee of management consisting of not less than 5 and not more than 30 individuals (each of whom n...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr59A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 59A Registrar may appoint individuals to committee of management</title><description>Registrar may appoint individuals to committee of management The Registrar may by order in the Gazette appoint, at any time and whether or not there is any vacancy in the committe...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr59B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 59B Officers to be appointed for prescribed societies</title><description>Officers to be appointed for prescribed societies The Rules may require a society or a class of societies — to appoint a chief executive officer (whether called general manager or...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr60-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 60 Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee</title><description>Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee An individual is not eligible for membership of the committee of management of a society, to be a key ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr61-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 61 Functions of committee of management</title><description>Functions of committee of management The committee of management is to represent the society before all competent public authorities and in all dealings and transactions with thir...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr62-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 62 Meetings of committee of management</title><description>Meetings of committee of management The committee of management must meet as often as the business of the society may require and in any case not less frequently than once in ever...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr63-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 63 Liability of members of committee of management of society</title><description>Liability of members of committee of management of society A member of the committee of management of a society must at all times act honestly and use reasonable diligence in the ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr64-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 64 Disclosure of interests in transactions, property, offices, etc.</title><description>Disclosure of interests in transactions, property, offices, etc. Subject to this section, every member of the committee of management of a society who is in any way, whether direc...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr65-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 65 Restrictions relating to honoraria, etc., of members of committee of management and employees</title><description>Restrictions relating to honoraria, etc., of members of committee of management and employees A member of the committee of management of a society, not being an employee of the so...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr65A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 65A Suspension of officers</title><description>Suspension of officers Despite any other written law, if any proceedings are instituted against a member of the committee of management, or a key employee, of a credit society in ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P16-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Part 6 PROPERTY AND FUNDS OF SOCIETIES</title><description>PROPERTY AND FUNDS OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr66-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 66 Capital</title><description>Capital The capital of a society may be raised by all or any of the following means: entrance fees which are not refundable except in cases where an application for membership has...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr66A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 66A Ordinary shares</title><description>Ordinary shares A society may issue ordinary shares. 3/2018 A member of a society must hold the minimum number of ordinary shares of the society specified in the by‑laws of the so...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr66B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 66B Permanent shares</title><description>Permanent shares A society may issue permanent shares only to an institutional member. 3/2018 An institutional member of a society must obtain the Registrar’s written approval to ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr67-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 67 Restrictions on loans</title><description>Restrictions on loans Subject to subsection (2), a credit society must not make a loan or allow any credit to any person other than — a member of the credit society or the member’...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr68-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 68 Restrictions on borrowing</title><description>Restrictions on borrowing A society may receive loans from persons who are not members of the society only to such extent and under such conditions as may be prescribed by its by-...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr69-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 69 Investment of funds</title><description>Investment of funds A society may invest or deposit its funds in such manner as it thinks fit. Despite subsection (1), a credit society must invest or deposit its funds in accorda...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20240718&amp;ProvIds=pr70-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 70 (Repealed)</title><description>Repealed by Act 23 of 2008</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr71-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 71 Contributions to Central Co-operative Fund and Singapore Labour Foundation</title><description>Contributions to Central Co-operative Fund and Singapore Labour Foundation A fund called the Central Co‑operative Fund is established, which is to be used to further co‑operative ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr72-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 72 Distribution of net surplus</title><description>Distribution of net surplus The net surplus may be divided among the members by way of dividend or patronage refund or by way of honoraria to officers of the society, or allocated...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr73-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 73 Bonus certificates and bonus shares</title><description>Bonus certificates and bonus shares A society may distribute a part of its net surplus among its members in the form of bonus certificates or bonus shares. A society may distribut...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P17-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Part 7 AMALGAMATION AND TRANSFER</title><description>Part 7 AMALGAMATION AND TRANSFER</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr74-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 74 Amalgamation of societies</title><description>Amalgamation of societies Any 2 or more societies may, at extraordinary general meetings specially called for the purpose after due notice, resolve to amalgamate into one society....</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr75-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 75 Transfer of societies</title><description>Transfer of societies A society may at any extraordinary general meeting specially called for the purpose after due notice, resolve to transfer its assets and liabilities to anoth...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=P18-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Part 8 DUTIES AND POWERS OF REGISTRAR</title><description>Part 8 DUTIES AND POWERS OF REGISTRAR</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr76-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 76 (Repealed)</title><description>Repealed by Act 23 of 2008</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr77-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 77 Power to inspect materials, etc.</title><description>Power to inspect materials, etc. The Registrar or an authorised person may, for any of the purposes of this Act or in discharging the Registrar’s functions or duties under this Ac...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr78-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 78 (Repealed)</title><description>Repealed by Act 23 of 2008</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr79-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 79 Inquiry by Registrar</title><description>Inquiry by Registrar The Registrar may at any time, on the Registrar’s own motion, institute an inquiry into the constitution, operations, financial condition or affairs of the so...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr80-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 80 Examination of materials of indebted society on creditor’s application</title><description>Examination of materials of indebted society on creditor’s application The Registrar must, on the application of a creditor of the society, examine or direct an authorised person ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr81-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 81 Communication of findings on working of societies</title><description>Communication of findings on working of societies Where any findings on the working of a society are made in any audit, special audit or inquiry under this Act, or any inspection ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr82-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 82 Costs of special audit, inquiry and examination</title><description>Costs of special audit, inquiry and examination Where a special audit is conducted under section 33A, an inquiry is held under section 79 or an examination is made under section 8...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr83-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 83 Dissolution of societies</title><description>Dissolution of societies If the Registrar, after holding an inquiry under section 79 or after making an examination under section 80 or on receipt of an application made by 75% of...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr84-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 84 Powers of liquidator</title><description>Powers of liquidator Subject to any order made by the Registrar under section 85, a liquidator appointed by the Registrar has power to — take immediate possession of all assets be...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr85-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 85 Powers of Registrar to control liquidation</title><description>Powers of Registrar to control liquidation A liquidator must exercise the liquidator’s powers subject to the control and supervision of the Registrar, who may — rescind or vary an...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr86-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 86 Enforcement of order</title><description>Enforcement of order The award of an arbitrator on a matter referred to the arbitrator under section 85 is binding upon the parties and is enforceable in like manner as an order m...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr87-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 87 Limitation of jurisdiction of civil court</title><description>Limitation of jurisdiction of civil court Subject to this Act, no civil court has any jurisdiction in respect of a matter concerned with the dissolution of a society under this Act...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr88-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 88 Disposal of assets on liquidation</title><description>Disposal of assets on liquidation Upon winding up of a society, the assets must be applied first to the costs of liquidation, then to the discharge of the liabilities of the societ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr89-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 89 Cancellation of registration</title><description>Cancellation of registration When the affairs of a society, in respect of which a liquidator has been appointed, have been wound up or, where no liquidator has been appointed, eit...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr90-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 90 Surcharge and attachment</title><description>Surcharge and attachment The Registrar may, on the Registrar’s own motion, or on the application of the liquidator, or any creditor or member, of a society — examine the conduct o...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr91-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 91 Settlement of disputes</title><description>Settlement of disputes If a dispute arises concerning requirements of this Act relating to the constitution, election of officers or conduct of general meetings — among members, p...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr92-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 92 Case stated on question of law</title><description>Case stated on question of law Despite anything in section 91, the Registrar at any time when proceeding to a decision under this Act, or the Minister at any time when an appeal h...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr93-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 93 Miscellaneous powers of Registrar</title><description>Miscellaneous powers of Registrar The Registrar has power to — attend, personally or by the Registrar’s representative, general meetings and committee meetings of a society and re...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr93A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 93A Conversion of credit society to non-credit society, etc., on failure to comply with prudential requirements</title><description>Conversion of credit society to non-credit society, etc., on failure to comply with prudential requirements If, in 2 or more consecutive financial years, a credit society fails to...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr93B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 93B Codes, guidelines, etc., by Registrar</title><description>Codes, guidelines, etc., by Registrar The Registrar may from time to time issue, and publish in such form and manner as the Registrar considers appropriate, such circulars, codes,...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr94-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 94 Powers of Registrar where committee of management of society not performing duties properly, etc.</title><description>Powers of Registrar where committee of management of society not performing duties properly, etc. If the Registrar is satisfied, after due inquiry by a person appointed by the Reg...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr94A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 94A Powers of Registrar to protect interests of members or property of society</title><description>Powers of Registrar to protect interests of members or property of society If the Registrar is satisfied, after due inquiry by a person appointed by the Registrar or for any other...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=P19-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Part 9 MISCELLANEOUS</title><description>Part 9 MISCELLANEOUS</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr95-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 95 Power of Minister to make rules</title><description>Power of Minister to make rules The Minister may make rules for the purpose of carrying out and giving effect to the provisions of this Act. Without limiting subsection (1), such ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr95A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 95A Foreign co-operative societies</title><description>Foreign co-operative societies The Minister may make rules for or with respect to the registration or regulation of co-operative societies which are registered, incorporated or fo...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr96-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 96 Special power of Minister to grant exemption from requirements as to registration</title><description>Special power of Minister to grant exemption from requirements as to registration Despite anything in this Act, the Minister may, by special order in the Gazette in each case and s...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr97-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 97 Special power of Minister to exempt societies from provisions of this Act</title><description>Special power of Minister to exempt societies from provisions of this Act The Minister may, by general or special order in the Gazette and subject to such conditions (if any) as th...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr97A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 97A General exemption</title><description>General exemption Despite anything in this Act, the Minister may, by order in the Gazette and subject to such conditions (if any) as the Minister may impose, exempt any person or c...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr97B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 97B Amendment of Schedule</title><description>Amendment of Schedule The Minister may at any time, by order in the Gazette , amend the Schedule. The Minister may, in any order made under subsection (1), make such saving, transi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr97C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 97C Power to freeze bank accounts</title><description>Power to freeze bank accounts Where the Minister is satisfied that it is necessary to prevent the loss or misuse of the funds of a society, the Minister may, by order, direct a fi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr98-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 98 Recovery of sums due to Government</title><description>Recovery of sums due to Government All sums, due from a society or from an officer or past officer or member or past member of a society as such to the Government, may be recovere...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr99-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 99 Prohibition on use of word "co-operative"</title><description>Prohibition on use of word co-operative No person other than a society may trade or carry on business under a name or title of which the word Co‑operative or its equivalent in ano...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr100-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100 General penalty</title><description>General penalty Subject to the provisions of this Act, it is an offence if — a society, or any officer or member of a society, or any other person, neglects or refuses to do an ac...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr100A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100A False reports made by officer to member of committee of management, auditor or member of society</title><description>False reports made by officer to member of committee of management, auditor or member of society Any officer of a society who, with intent to deceive, makes or furnishes, or knowi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr100AA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100AA Wilful falsification of book, etc., of society</title><description>Wilful falsification of book, etc., of society Any person who does any of the following shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr100AB-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100AB Unlawful alteration, suppression, etc., of documents</title><description>Unlawful alteration, suppression, etc., of documents A person shall be guilty of an offence, and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment f...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr100B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100B Fraudulently inducing persons to invest or deposit money with society</title><description>Fraudulently inducing persons to invest or deposit money with society Whoever, being an officer or agent of any society, by any deceitful means or false promise and with intent to ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr100BA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100BA False or misleading statement or information to induce person to join society, etc.</title><description>False or misleading statement or information to induce person to join society, etc. Any member or officer of a society shall be guilty of an offence, and shall be liable on convic...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr100C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100C Fraud by officers against creditors of societies</title><description>Fraud by officers against creditors of societies Every person who, while an officer of a society — has by deceitful or fraudulent or dishonest means or by means of any other fraud...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr100D-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100D Offences by bodies corporate, etc.</title><description>Offences by bodies corporate, etc. Where an offence under this Act or the rules made under this Act committed by a body corporate is proved — to have been committed with the conse...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr100E-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100E Jurisdiction of court</title><description>Jurisdiction of court Despite any provision to the contrary in the Criminal Procedure Code 2010, a District Court has jurisdiction to try any offence under this Act or the rules ma...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr100F-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100F Composition of offences</title><description>Composition of offences The Registrar may compound any offence under this Act or the rules made under this Act that is prescribed as a compoundable offence by collecting from a per...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr101-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 101 Certain Acts not to apply</title><description>Certain Acts not to apply The provisions of the Companies Act 1967, the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 and the Societies Act 1966 do not apply to societies reg...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=Sc-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Schedule Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society</title><description>Sections 14(2) and 97B(1) Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society   Every society registered under section 4(1) must have by-laws in respect of the following mat...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is a service provided by the Law Revision Commission on a best-efforts basis. It is not part of the Act. PART 1CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES ORDINANCE(CHAPTER 15...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=xy-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Comparative Table</title><description>This Act has undergone renumbering in the 2020 Revised Edition. This Comparative Table is provided to help readers locate the corresponding provisions in the last Revised Edition....</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr60-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 60 Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee</title><description>Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee An individual is not eligible for membership of the committee of management of a society, to be a key ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr90-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 90 Surcharge and attachment</title><description>Surcharge and attachment The Registrar may, on the Registrar’s own motion, or on the application of the liquidator, or any creditor or member, of a society — examine the conduct o...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr100C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100C Fraud by officers against creditors of societies</title><description>Fraud by officers against creditors of societies Every person who, while an officer of a society — has by deceitful or fraudulent or dishonest means or by means of any other fraud...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20211231?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is a service provided by the Law Revision Commission on a best-efforts basis. It is not part of the Act. PART 1CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES ORDINANCE(CHAPTER 15...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=pr65-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 65 Restrictions relating to honoraria, etc., of members of committee of management and employees</title><description>Restrictions relating to honoraria, etc., of members of committee of management and employees A member of the committee of management of a society, not being an employee of the so...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20230401?ValidDate=20230401&amp;ProvIds=P16-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Part 6 PROPERTY AND FUNDS OF SOCIETIES</title><description>PROPERTY AND FUNDS OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — allowance means the remuneration paid to a member of the committee of management of a society in consideration ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 3 Appointment of Registrar, etc.</title><description>Appointment of Registrar, etc. The Minister may appoint a Registrar of Co‑operative Societies, one or more Deputy Registrars of Co‑operative Societies and Assistant Registrars of ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 4 Characteristics required for registration, etc.</title><description>Characteristics required for registration, etc. Subject to the provisions of this Act, a proposed society may be registered as a society if — it has as its object the promotion of...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 5 Conditions of registration</title><description>Conditions of registration A proposed society cannot be registered as a primary society unless it consists of at least 5 persons, each of whom qualifies for membership under secti...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 6 Name of society</title><description>Name of society No society may have a name which, in the Registrar’s opinion — is likely to mislead members of the public as to the true character or purpose of the society; is id...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 7 Application for registration</title><description>Application for registration Every application for registration — must be submitted to the Registrar in the prescribed manner together with the prescribed information; and must be...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 8 Requirements before registration</title><description>Requirements before registration The Registrar may require applicants to furnish such additional information in regard to the proposed society as the Registrar thinks fit, includi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 9 Registration</title><description>Registration The Registrar may register a proposed society and its by‑laws if the Registrar is satisfied that — the proposed society has complied with the provisions of this Act a...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr9A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 9A Modifying of terms and conditions of registration</title><description>Modifying of terms and conditions of registration The Registrar may at any time modify the terms and conditions of registration of a society imposed under section 9(4). 3/2018 The...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 10 Evidence of registration</title><description>Evidence of registration On the registration of a society, the Registrar must issue to the society a notice of registration in the form the Registrar thinks fit stating — that the...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr10A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 10A Registers</title><description>Registers The Registrar must keep and maintain, in the form and manner that the Registrar thinks fit — a register of societies; a register of officers of societies; and such other...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 14 Power to make by-laws</title><description>Power to make by-laws A society may, subject to the Registrar’s approval, make any by-laws that are necessary or desirable for the purposes for which the society is established. T...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 15 Amendment and registration of by-laws</title><description>Amendment and registration of by-laws A society may, subject to this Act, amend its by-laws. No by-law or amendment to a by-law of a society is valid until it has been registered ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16 By-laws to bind members</title><description>By-laws to bind members Subject to subsection (2), the by‑laws and any amendment to the by‑laws of a society, when registered, bind the society and the members thereof to the same...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr16A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16A Conversion from non-credit society to credit society</title><description>Conversion from non-credit society to credit society A non-credit society must not provide any financial service. 3/2018 A non‑credit society that intends to provide any financial...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr16B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16B Control of credit societies</title><description>Control of credit societies No credit society may, without the Registrar’s written approval, provide, or enter into any partnership, joint venture or other arrangement with any pe...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr16BA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16BA Conversion from credit society to non-credit society on application</title><description>Conversion from credit society to non-credit society on application A credit society that intends to stop providing every financial service carried on by the society, and does not...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr16BB-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16BB Modifying of terms and conditions of written approval</title><description>Modifying of terms and conditions of written approval The Registrar may modify the terms and conditions of a written approval under section 16A(5) or 16BA(3). 3/2018 The Registrar...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr16C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 16C Change of name of society</title><description>Change of name of society Despite anything in sections 6 and 15, where the Registrar is satisfied that a society has been registered (whether through inadvertence or otherwise and...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 17 Address of society</title><description>Address of society Every society must have an address registered in accordance with this Act to which all notices and communications must be sent. The Registrar will register, as ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 19 Relevant particulars of officers of society</title><description>Relevant particulars of officers of society The Registrar may issue a written direction requiring a society to provide the relevant particulars of any officer of that society spec...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 21 Contracts with members</title><description>Contracts with members A society which has as one of its objects the disposal of any article produced or obtained by the work or industry of its members, whether the produce of ha...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 23 Creation of charges in favour of societies</title><description>Creation of charges in favour of societies Subject to any other written law as to priority of debts, where a society has — supplied to a member or past member industrial implement...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 25 Shares or interest not liable to attachment or sale</title><description>Shares or interest not liable to attachment or sale Subject to section 24, the share or interest of a member in the capital of a society is not liable to attachment or sale under ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 26 Transfer of shares or interest where member dies or lacks capacity</title><description>Transfer of shares or interest where member dies or lacks capacity On the death of a member, a society may transfer the share or interest of the deceased member — to the person no...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 28 Contracts with members of society who are minors</title><description>Contracts with members of society who are minors The minority of a person duly admitted as a member of any society — does not preclude that person from executing any instrument or...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 29 Proof of entries in books of society</title><description>Proof of entries in books of society A copy of an entry in a book of a society, regularly kept in the course of business, is prima facie evidence in any legal proceedings, civil o...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr32A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 32A Documents, etc., to be in English</title><description>Documents, etc., to be in English Every document that a society is required to furnish or submit to, or lodge with, the Registrar must be in the English language or, if the docume...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr32B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 32B Keeping of records and documents, etc.</title><description>Keeping of records and documents, etc. Every society must keep or cause to be kept every record or document relating to its constitution, general meetings, membership, accounts, f...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr32C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 32C Duty to inform Registrar of certain developments, etc.</title><description>Duty to inform Registrar of certain developments, etc. Where a credit society becomes aware of any development or circumstance specified in subsection (2), whether occurring befor...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 33 Audit of societies</title><description>Audit of societies Every society must at least once in every year have its books and accounts audited by a public accountant or a person authorised by the Registrar in writing. A ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr33A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 33A Special audit of societies</title><description>Special audit of societies The Registrar or an authorised person may at any time conduct a special audit of a society that may cover one or more of the following matters: the gove...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 34 Annual reports, accounts and financial statements</title><description>Annual reports, accounts and financial statements A society must, as soon as practicable but not later than 6 months after the close of each financial year, submit to the Registra...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 35 Duties of auditor</title><description>Duties of auditor The auditor must inspect and audit the accounts and other relevant records of the society and must immediately draw the attention of the Registrar and the societ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 36 Audit committees</title><description>Audit committees Every credit society must have an audit committee. The committee of management of a credit society must appoint an audit committee — which consists of at least 3 ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 39 Qualifications for membership</title><description>Qualifications for membership The qualifications for membership in a primary society are — in the case of an individual, that the individual — has attained 16 years of age or, if ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr42-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 42 Votes of members</title><description>Votes of members Each individual member of a primary society has only one vote in the affairs of the society, irrespective of the number of shares the member holds and that vote m...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr42A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 42A Statement of account</title><description>Statement of account Every credit society must provide to each member of the society, within 6 months after the close of each financial year, a statement of account (in hard copy ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr43-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 43 Restriction on shareholding</title><description>Restriction on shareholding Except as provided in subsection (2), a member cannot hold more than 20% of the share capital of a society. 3/2018 A member may hold more than 20% of t...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr44-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 44 Restriction on transfer of shares or interest</title><description>Restriction on transfer of shares or interest The transfer or charge of the share or interest of a member or past member or deceased member in the capital of a society is subject ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr45-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 45 Nomination</title><description>Nomination Subject to subsection (3), a member of a society may in writing nominate a person in the presence of at least 2 witnesses, to whom on the death of the member the societ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr47-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 47 Liability of past member and of estate of deceased member for debts of society</title><description>Liability of past member and of estate of deceased member for debts of society The liability of a past member for the debts of a society, within the limitations of section 46, as ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr48-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 48 Right of member to withdraw from society</title><description>Right of member to withdraw from society A member may withdraw from a society subject to such conditions and by giving to the society such notice as the by‑laws may prescribe, exc...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr49-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 49 Expulsion of member</title><description>Expulsion of member A member who contravenes any of the provisions of this Act or the Rules or the by‑laws or acts in any way detrimental to the interests of the society may be ex...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr51-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 51 Meeting of delegates</title><description>Meeting of delegates Despite section 50, if a primary society has more than 3,000 members, the general meeting of members may be replaced by a meeting of delegates, each delegate ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr53-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 53 Annual general meeting</title><description>Annual general meeting Every society must convene an annual general meeting within 6 months after the end of the society’s financial year or such longer period as the Registrar ma...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr54-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 54 Functions of annual general meeting</title><description>Functions of annual general meeting The functions of the annual general meeting of a society are — to consider and confirm the minutes of the last annual general meeting and of an...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr55-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 55 Extraordinary general meeting</title><description>Extraordinary general meeting An extraordinary general meeting of a society may be convened at any time by the committee of management of the society, except that at least 7 clear...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr56-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 56 Quorum at general meeting</title><description>Quorum at general meeting No business may be transacted at any general meeting unless a quorum of members or delegates is present. The quorum necessary for such transaction is 20%...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr58-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 58 Minutes of general meeting</title><description>Minutes of general meeting The committee of management of a society must — endorse the minutes of each general meeting of the society within 60 days after the date on which that g...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr59-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 59 Constitution of committee of management of society</title><description>Constitution of committee of management of society Every society must have a committee of management consisting of not less than 5 and not more than 30 individuals (each of whom n...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr59A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 59A Registrar may appoint individuals to committee of management</title><description>Registrar may appoint individuals to committee of management The Registrar may by order in the Gazette appoint, at any time and whether or not there is any vacancy in the committe...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr59B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 59B Officers to be appointed for prescribed societies</title><description>Officers to be appointed for prescribed societies The Rules may require a society or a class of societies — to appoint a chief executive officer (whether called general manager or...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr61-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 61 Functions of committee of management</title><description>Functions of committee of management The committee of management is to represent the society before all competent public authorities and in all dealings and transactions with thir...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr62-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 62 Meetings of committee of management</title><description>Meetings of committee of management The committee of management must meet as often as the business of the society may require and in any case not less frequently than once in ever...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr63-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 63 Liability of members of committee of management of society</title><description>Liability of members of committee of management of society A member of the committee of management of a society must at all times act honestly and use reasonable diligence in the ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr64-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 64 Disclosure of interests in transactions, property, offices, etc.</title><description>Disclosure of interests in transactions, property, offices, etc. Subject to this section, every member of the committee of management of a society who is in any way, whether direc...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr65A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 65A Suspension of officers</title><description>Suspension of officers Despite any other written law, if any proceedings are instituted against a member of the committee of management, or a key employee, of a credit society in ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr66-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 66 Capital</title><description>Capital The capital of a society may be raised by all or any of the following means: entrance fees which are not refundable except in cases where an application for membership has...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr66A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 66A Ordinary shares</title><description>Ordinary shares A society may issue ordinary shares. 3/2018 A member of a society must hold the minimum number of ordinary shares of the society specified in the by‑laws of the so...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr66B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 66B Permanent shares</title><description>Permanent shares A society may issue permanent shares only to an institutional member. 3/2018 An institutional member of a society must obtain the Registrar’s written approval to ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr67-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 67 Restrictions on loans</title><description>Restrictions on loans Subject to subsection (2), a credit society must not make a loan or allow any credit to any person other than — a member of the credit society or the member’...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr68-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 68 Restrictions on borrowing</title><description>Restrictions on borrowing A society may receive loans from persons who are not members of the society only to such extent and under such conditions as may be prescribed by its by-...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr69-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 69 Investment of funds</title><description>Investment of funds A society may invest or deposit its funds in such manner as it thinks fit. Despite subsection (1), a credit society must invest or deposit its funds in accorda...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr71-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 71 Contributions to Central Co-operative Fund and Singapore Labour Foundation</title><description>Contributions to Central Co-operative Fund and Singapore Labour Foundation A fund called the Central Co‑operative Fund is established, which is to be used to further co‑operative ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr72-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 72 Distribution of net surplus</title><description>Distribution of net surplus The net surplus may be divided among the members by way of dividend or patronage refund or by way of honoraria to officers of the society, or allocated...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr73-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 73 Bonus certificates and bonus shares</title><description>Bonus certificates and bonus shares A society may distribute a part of its net surplus among its members in the form of bonus certificates or bonus shares. A society may distribut...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr74-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 74 Amalgamation of societies</title><description>Amalgamation of societies Any 2 or more societies may, at extraordinary general meetings specially called for the purpose after due notice, resolve to amalgamate into one society....</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr75-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 75 Transfer of societies</title><description>Transfer of societies A society may at any extraordinary general meeting specially called for the purpose after due notice, resolve to transfer its assets and liabilities to anoth...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr77-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 77 Power to inspect materials, etc.</title><description>Power to inspect materials, etc. The Registrar or an authorised person may, for any of the purposes of this Act or in discharging the Registrar’s functions or duties under this Ac...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr79-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 79 Inquiry by Registrar</title><description>Inquiry by Registrar The Registrar may at any time, on the Registrar’s own motion, institute an inquiry into the constitution, operations, financial condition or affairs of the so...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr80-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 80 Examination of materials of indebted society on creditor’s application</title><description>Examination of materials of indebted society on creditor’s application The Registrar must, on the application of a creditor of the society, examine or direct an authorised person ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr81-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 81 Communication of findings on working of societies</title><description>Communication of findings on working of societies Where any findings on the working of a society are made in any audit, special audit or inquiry under this Act, or any inspection ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr82-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 82 Costs of special audit, inquiry and examination</title><description>Costs of special audit, inquiry and examination Where a special audit is conducted under section 33A, an inquiry is held under section 79 or an examination is made under section 8...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr83-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 83 Dissolution of societies</title><description>Dissolution of societies If the Registrar, after holding an inquiry under section 79 or after making an examination under section 80 or on receipt of an application made by 75% of...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr84-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 84 Powers of liquidator</title><description>Powers of liquidator Subject to any order made by the Registrar under section 85, a liquidator appointed by the Registrar has power to — take immediate possession of all assets be...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr85-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 85 Powers of Registrar to control liquidation</title><description>Powers of Registrar to control liquidation A liquidator must exercise the liquidator’s powers subject to the control and supervision of the Registrar, who may — rescind or vary an...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr86-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 86 Enforcement of order</title><description>Enforcement of order The award of an arbitrator on a matter referred to the arbitrator under section 85 is binding upon the parties and is enforceable in like manner as an order m...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr89-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 89 Cancellation of registration</title><description>Cancellation of registration When the affairs of a society, in respect of which a liquidator has been appointed, have been wound up or, where no liquidator has been appointed, eit...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr91-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 91 Settlement of disputes</title><description>Settlement of disputes If a dispute arises concerning requirements of this Act relating to the constitution, election of officers or conduct of general meetings — among members, p...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr92-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 92 Case stated on question of law</title><description>Case stated on question of law Despite anything in section 91, the Registrar at any time when proceeding to a decision under this Act, or the Minister at any time when an appeal h...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr93-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 93 Miscellaneous powers of Registrar</title><description>Miscellaneous powers of Registrar The Registrar has power to — attend, personally or by the Registrar’s representative, general meetings and committee meetings of a society and re...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr93A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 93A Conversion of credit society to non-credit society, etc., on failure to comply with prudential requirements</title><description>Conversion of credit society to non-credit society, etc., on failure to comply with prudential requirements If, in 2 or more consecutive financial years, a credit society fails to...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr93B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 93B Codes, guidelines, etc., by Registrar</title><description>Codes, guidelines, etc., by Registrar The Registrar may from time to time issue, and publish in such form and manner as the Registrar considers appropriate, such circulars, codes,...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr94-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 94 Powers of Registrar where committee of management of society not performing duties properly, etc.</title><description>Powers of Registrar where committee of management of society not performing duties properly, etc. If the Registrar is satisfied, after due inquiry by a person appointed by the Reg...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr94A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 94A Powers of Registrar to protect interests of members or property of society</title><description>Powers of Registrar to protect interests of members or property of society If the Registrar is satisfied, after due inquiry by a person appointed by the Registrar or for any other...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr95-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 95 Power of Minister to make rules</title><description>Power of Minister to make rules The Minister may make rules for the purpose of carrying out and giving effect to the provisions of this Act. Without limiting subsection (1), such ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr95A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 95A Foreign co-operative societies</title><description>Foreign co-operative societies The Minister may make rules for or with respect to the registration or regulation of co-operative societies which are registered, incorporated or fo...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr97C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 97C Power to freeze bank accounts</title><description>Power to freeze bank accounts Where the Minister is satisfied that it is necessary to prevent the loss or misuse of the funds of a society, the Minister may, by order, direct a fi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr98-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 98 Recovery of sums due to Government</title><description>Recovery of sums due to Government All sums, due from a society or from an officer or past officer or member or past member of a society as such to the Government, may be recovere...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr99-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 99 Prohibition on use of word "co-operative"</title><description>Prohibition on use of word co-operative No person other than a society may trade or carry on business under a name or title of which the word Co‑operative or its equivalent in ano...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr100-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100 General penalty</title><description>General penalty Subject to the provisions of this Act, it is an offence if — a society, or any officer or member of a society, or any other person, neglects or refuses to do an ac...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr100A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100A False reports made by officer to member of committee of management, auditor or member of society</title><description>False reports made by officer to member of committee of management, auditor or member of society Any officer of a society who, with intent to deceive, makes or furnishes, or knowi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr100AA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100AA Wilful falsification of book, etc., of society</title><description>Wilful falsification of book, etc., of society Any person who does any of the following shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr100AB-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100AB Unlawful alteration, suppression, etc., of documents</title><description>Unlawful alteration, suppression, etc., of documents A person shall be guilty of an offence, and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment f...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr100BA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100BA False or misleading statement or information to induce person to join society, etc.</title><description>False or misleading statement or information to induce person to join society, etc. Any member or officer of a society shall be guilty of an offence, and shall be liable on convic...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr100D-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 100D Offences by bodies corporate, etc.</title><description>Offences by bodies corporate, etc. Where an offence under this Act or the rules made under this Act committed by a body corporate is proved — to have been committed with the conse...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=pr101-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - 101 Certain Acts not to apply</title><description>Certain Acts not to apply The provisions of the Companies Act 1967, the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 and the Societies Act 1966 do not apply to societies reg...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=Sc-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Schedule Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society</title><description>Sections 14(2) and 97B(1) Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society   Every society registered under section 4(1) must have by-laws in respect of the following mat...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20220401?ValidDate=20220401&amp;ProvIds=xy-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act 1979 - Comparative Table</title><description>This Act has undergone renumbering in the 2020 Revised Edition. This Comparative Table is provided to help readers locate the corresponding provisions in the last Revised Edition....</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr60-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 60 Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee</title><description>Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee An individual is not eligible for membership of the committee of management of a society, to be a key ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr92-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 92 Case stated on question of law</title><description>Case stated on question of law Notwithstanding anything in section 91, the Registrar at any time when proceeding to a decision under this Act, or the Minister at any time when an ...</description><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Co-operative Societies Act . 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Act 17 of 1979 Co-operative Societies Act 1979 Dat...</description><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr59A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 59A Registrar may appoint individuals to committee of management</title><description>Registrar may appoint individuals to committee of management The Registrar may by order in the Gazette appoint, at any time and whether or not there is any vacancy in the committe...</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20200730?ValidDate=20200730&amp;ProvIds=pr59B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 59B Officers to be appointed for prescribed societies</title><description>Officers to be appointed for prescribed societies The Rules may require a society or a class of societies — to appoint a chief executive officer (whether called general manager or...</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20200730?ValidDate=20200730&amp;ProvIds=pr101-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 101 Certain Acts not to apply</title><description>Certain Acts not to apply The provisions of the Companies Act (Cap. 50), the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 and the Societies Act (Cap. 311) shall not apply to...</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20200730?ValidDate=20200730&amp;ProvIds=Sc-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Schedule Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society</title><description>Section 14(2) Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society   Every society registered under section 4(1) shall have by-laws in respect of the following matters: The n...</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20200730?ValidDate=20200730&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Co-operative Societies Act . 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59A Registrar may appoint individuals to committee of management</title><description>Registrar may appoint individuals to committee of management The Registrar may by order in the Gazette appoint, at any time and whether or not there is any vacancy in the committe...</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr59B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 59B Officers to be appointed for prescribed societies</title><description>Officers to be appointed for prescribed societies The Rules may require a society or a class of societies — to appoint a chief executive officer (whether called general manager or...</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20200730?ValidDate=20200730&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 36 Audit committees</title><description>Audit committees Every credit society shall have an audit committee. 23/2008 The committee of management of a credit society must appoint an audit committee — which consists of at ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20191101?ValidDate=20191101&amp;ProvIds=P1V-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part V ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SOCIETIES</title><description>Part V ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20191101?ValidDate=20191101&amp;ProvIds=pr59A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 59A Registrar may appoint individuals to committee of management</title><description>Registrar may appoint individuals to committee of management The Registrar may by order in the Gazette appoint, at any time and whether or not there is any vacancy in the committee...</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20191101?ValidDate=20191101&amp;ProvIds=pr59B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 59B Officers to be appointed for prescribed societies</title><description>Officers to be appointed for prescribed societies The Rules may require a society or a class of societies — to appoint a chief executive officer (whether called general manager or ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20200730?ValidDate=20200730&amp;ProvIds=pr60-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 60 Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee</title><description>Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee An individual is not eligible for membership of the committee of management of a society, to be a key e...</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20191101?ValidDate=20191101&amp;ProvIds=Sc-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Schedule Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society</title><description>Section 14(2) Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society   Every society registered under section 4(1) shall have by-laws in respect of the following matters: The na...</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20191101?ValidDate=20191101&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Co-operative Societies Act . It is not part of the Act. 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It is not part of the Act. 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A member may hold more than 20% of the share...</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20191101?ValidDate=20191101&amp;ProvIds=pr59-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 59 Constitution of committee of management of society</title><description>Constitution of committee of management of society Every society shall have a committee of management consisting of not less than 5 and not more than 30 individuals (each of whom n...</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20190620?ValidDate=20190620&amp;ProvIds=pr60-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 60 Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee</title><description>Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee An individual is not eligible for membership of the committee of management of a society, to be a key e...</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20190422?ValidDate=20190422&amp;ProvIds=pr72-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 72 Distribution of net surplus</title><description>Distribution of net surplus The net surplus may be divided among the members by way of dividend or patronage refund or by way of honoraria to officers of the society, or allocated ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20190422?ValidDate=20190422&amp;ProvIds=Sc-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Schedule Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society</title><description>Section 14(2) Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society   Every society registered under section 4(1) shall have by-laws in respect of the following matters: The na...</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20190422?ValidDate=20190422&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Co-operative Societies Act . It is not part of the Act. Act 17 of 1979 Co-operative Societies Act 1979 Date...</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20190422?ValidDate=20190422&amp;ProvIds=Sc-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Schedule Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society</title><description>Section 14(2) Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society   Every society registered under section 4(1) shall have by-laws in respect of the following matters: The na...</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20190422?ValidDate=20190422&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Co-operative Societies Act . It is not part of the Act. Act 17 of 1979 Co-operative Societies Act 1979 Date...</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20190620?ValidDate=20190620&amp;ProvIds=pr60-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 60 Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee</title><description>Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee An individual is not eligible for membership of the committee of management of a society, to be a key e...</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 9 Registration</title><description>Registration The Registrar may register a proposed society and its by-laws if he is satisfied that — the proposed society has complied with the provisions of this Act and the Rules...</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=P1III-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part III PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES OF SOCIETIES</title><description>Part III PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr16A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 16A Conversion from non-credit society to credit society</title><description>Conversion from non-credit society to credit society A non-credit society shall not provide any financial service. 23/2008 Act 3 of 2018 wef 22/04/2019 A non‑credit society that in...</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr16BA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 16BA Conversion from credit society to non-credit society on application</title><description>Conversion from credit society to non-credit society on application A credit society that intends to stop providing every financial service carried on by the society, and does not ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr16BB-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 16BB Modifying of terms and conditions of written approval</title><description>Modifying of terms and conditions of written approval The Registrar may modify the terms and conditions of a written approval under section 16A(5) or 16BA(3). The Registrar must, b...</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=P1IV-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part IV RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF MEMBERS</title><description>Part IV RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF MEMBERS</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr42-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 42 Votes of members</title><description>Votes of members Each individual member of a primary society shall have only one vote in the affairs of the society, irrespective of the number of shares he holds and that vote sha...</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr42A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 42A Statement of account</title><description>Statement of account Every credit society must provide to each member of the society, within 6 months after the close of each financial year, a statement of account (in hard copy f...</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr43-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 43 Restriction on shareholding</title><description>Restriction on shareholding Except as provided in subsection (2), a member cannot hold more than 20% of the share capital of a society. A member may hold more than 20% of the share...</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr59-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 59 Constitution of committee of management of society</title><description>Constitution of committee of management of society Every society shall have a committee of management consisting of not less than 5 and not more than 30 individuals (each of whom n...</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr72-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 72 Distribution of net surplus</title><description>Distribution of net surplus The net surplus may be divided among the members by way of dividend or patronage refund or by way of honoraria to officers of the society, or allocated ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr77-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 77 Power to inspect materials, etc.</title><description>Power to inspect materials, etc. The Registrar or an authorised person may, for any of the purposes of this Act or in discharging the Registrar’s functions or duties under this Ac...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Co-operative Societies Act . It is not part of the Act. Act 17 of 1979 Co-operative Societies Act 1979 Dat...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Co-operative Societies Act . It is not part of the Act. Act 17 of 1979 Co-operative Societies Act 1979 Dat...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr77-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 77 Power to inspect materials, etc.</title><description>Power to inspect materials, etc. The Registrar or an authorised person may, for any of the purposes of this Act or in discharging the Registrar’s functions or duties under this Ac...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20200730?ValidDate=20200730&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — allowance means the remuneration paid to a member of the committee of management of a society in consideration ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 3 Appointment of Registrar, etc.</title><description>Appointment of Registrar, etc. The Minister may appoint a Registrar of Co‑operative Societies, one or more Deputy Registrars of Co‑operative Societies and Assistant Registrars of ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20200730?ValidDate=20200730&amp;ProvIds=P1II-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part II FORMATION AND REGISTRATION OF SOCIETIES</title><description>Part II FORMATION AND REGISTRATION OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20191101?ValidDate=20191101&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 4 Characteristics required for registration, etc.</title><description>Characteristics required for registration, etc. Subject to the provisions of this Act, a proposed society may be registered as a society if — it has as its object the promotion of...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20200730?ValidDate=20200730&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 5 Conditions of registration</title><description>Conditions of registration A proposed society cannot be registered as a primary society unless it consists of at least 5 persons, each of whom qualifies for membership under secti...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 6 Name of society</title><description>Name of society No society shall have a name which, in the opinion of the Registrar — is likely to mislead members of the public as to the true character or purpose of the society...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20200730?ValidDate=20200730&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 7 Application for registration</title><description>Application for registration Every application for registration — must be submitted to the Registrar in the prescribed manner together with the prescribed information; and must be...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 9 Registration</title><description>Registration The Registrar may register a proposed society and its by-laws if he is satisfied that — the proposed society has complied with the provisions of this Act and the Rule...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20191101?ValidDate=20191101&amp;ProvIds=pr9A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 9A Modifying of terms and conditions of registration</title><description>Modifying of terms and conditions of registration The Registrar may at any time modify the terms and conditions of registration of a society imposed under section 9(1C). The Regis...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 10 Evidence of registration</title><description>Evidence of registration On the registration of a society, the Registrar shall issue to the society a notice of registration in such form as he thinks fit stating — that the socie...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=P1III-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part III PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES OF SOCIETIES</title><description>Part III PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20190422?ValidDate=20190422&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 11 Societies to be bodies corporate</title><description>Societies to be bodies corporate A society on registration shall become a body corporate by the name under which it is registered, with perpetual succession, and with power to hol...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 13 Power to federate</title><description>Power to federate Societies may form secondary societies and an apex organisation. The functions of an apex organisation are as follows: to give such assistance and advice in the ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 15 Amendment and registration of by-laws</title><description>Amendment and registration of by-laws A society may, subject to this Act, amend its by-laws. Deleted by Act 23 of 2008 No by-law or amendment to a by-law of a society shall be val...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20200730?ValidDate=20200730&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 16 By-laws to bind members</title><description>By-laws to bind members Subject to subsection (2), the by‑laws and any amendment to the by‑laws of a society shall, when registered, bind the society and the members thereof to th...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr16C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 16C Change of name of society</title><description>Change of name of society Notwithstanding anything in sections 6 and 15, where the Registrar is satisfied that a society has been registered (whether through inadvertence or other...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 17 Address of society</title><description>Address of society Every society shall have an address registered in accordance with this Act to which all notices and communications shall be sent. The Registrar will register, a...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 18 Register of members and shares</title><description>Register of members and shares Every society shall maintain a register of members, and where a society issues shares to its members, a register of shares held by each member. Wher...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 19 Relevant particulars of officers of society</title><description>Relevant particulars of officers of society The Registrar may issue a written direction requiring a society to provide the relevant particulars of any officer of that society spec...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 26 Transfer of shares or interest where member dies or lacks capacity</title><description>Transfer of shares or interest where member dies or lacks capacity On the death of a member, a society may transfer the share or interest of the deceased member — to the person no...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 31 (Repealed)</title><description>Repealed by Act 3 of 2018</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr32A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 32A Documents, etc., to be in English</title><description>Documents, etc., to be in English Every document that a society is required to furnish or submit to, or lodge with, the Registrar must be in the English language or, if the docume...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr32B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 32B Keeping of records and documents, etc.</title><description>Keeping of records and documents, etc. Every society must keep or cause to be kept every record or document relating to its constitution, general meetings, membership, accounts, f...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr32C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 32C Duty to inform Registrar of certain developments, etc.</title><description>Duty to inform Registrar of certain developments, etc. Where a credit society becomes aware of any development or circumstance specified in subsection (2), whether occurring befor...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr33A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 33A Special audit of societies</title><description>Special audit of societies The Registrar or an authorised person may at any time conduct a special audit of a society that may cover one or more of the following matters: the gove...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 34 Annual reports, accounts and financial statements</title><description>Annual reports, accounts and financial statements A society shall, as soon as practicable but not later than 6 months after the close of each financial year, submit to the Registr...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 35 Duties of auditor</title><description>Duties of auditor The auditor shall inspect and audit the accounts and other relevant records of the society and shall immediately draw the attention of the Registrar and the soci...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 36 Audit committees</title><description>Audit committees Every credit society shall have an audit committee. 23/2008 An audit committee shall be appointed by the committee of management of the credit society from among ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 39 Qualifications for membership</title><description>Qualifications for membership The qualifications for membership in a primary society shall be — in the case of an individual, that the individual — has attained 16 years of age or...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr42-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 42 Votes of members</title><description>Votes of members Each individual member of a primary society shall have only one vote in the affairs of the society, irrespective of the number of shares he holds and that vote sh...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr43-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 43 Restriction on shareholding</title><description>Restriction on shareholding Except as provided in subsection (2), a member cannot hold more than 20% of the share capital of a society. A member may hold more than 20% of the shar...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr47-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 47 Liability of past member and of estate of deceased member for debts of society</title><description>Liability of past member and of estate of deceased member for debts of society The liability of a past member for the debts of a society, within the limitations of section 46, as ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr53-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 53 Annual general meeting</title><description>Annual general meeting Every society must convene an annual general meeting within 6 months after the end of the society’s financial year or such longer period as the Registrar ma...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr54-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 54 Functions of annual general meeting</title><description>Functions of annual general meeting The functions of the annual general meeting of a society are — to consider and confirm the minutes of the last annual general meeting and of an...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr55-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 55 Extraordinary general meeting</title><description>Extraordinary general meeting An extraordinary general meeting of a society may be convened at any time by the committee of management of the society, except that at least 7 clear...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr58-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 58 Minutes of general meeting</title><description>Minutes of general meeting The committee of management of a society must — endorse the minutes of each general meeting of the society within 60 days after the date on which that g...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr59-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 59 Constitution of committee of management of society</title><description>Constitution of committee of management of society Every society shall have a committee of management consisting of not less than 5 and not more than 30 individuals (each of whom ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr60-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 60 Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee</title><description>Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee An individual is not eligible for membership of the committee of management of a society, to be a key ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr61-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 61 Functions of committee of management</title><description>Functions of committee of management The committee of management shall represent the society before all competent public authorities and in all dealings and transactions with thir...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr62-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 62 Meetings of committee of management</title><description>Meetings of committee of management The committee of management shall meet as often as the business of the society may require and in any case not less frequently than once in eve...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr63-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 63 Liability of members of committee of management of society</title><description>Liability of members of committee of management of society A member of the committee of management of a society shall at all times act honestly and use reasonable diligence in the...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr65A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 65A Suspension of officers</title><description>Suspension of officers Notwithstanding any other written law, if any proceedings are instituted against a member of the committee of management, or a key employee, of a credit soc...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=P1VI-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part VI PROPERTY AND FUNDS OF SOCIETIES</title><description>Part VI PROPERTY AND FUNDS OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr66-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 66 Capital</title><description>Capital The capital of a society shall be raised by all or any of the following means: entrance fees which shall not be refundable except in cases where an application for members...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr66A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 66A Ordinary shares</title><description>Ordinary shares A society may issue ordinary shares. A member of a society must hold the minimum number of ordinary shares of the society specified in the by‑laws of the society. ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr66B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 66B Permanent shares</title><description>Permanent shares A society may issue permanent shares only to an institutional member. An institutional member of a society must obtain the written approval of the Registrar to be...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr68-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 68 Restrictions on borrowing</title><description>Restrictions on borrowing A society may receive loans from persons who are not members of the society only to such extent and under such conditions as may be prescribed by its by-...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr69-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 69 Investment of funds</title><description>Investment of funds A society may invest or deposit its funds in such manner as it thinks fit. 23/2008 Despite subsection (1), a credit society must invest or deposit its funds in...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr71-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 71 Contributions to Central Co-operative Fund and Singapore Labour Foundation</title><description>Contributions to Central Co-operative Fund and Singapore Labour Foundation There shall be established a fund to be known as the Central Co-operative Fund which shall be used to fu...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr73-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 73 Bonus certificates and bonus shares</title><description>Bonus certificates and bonus shares A society may distribute a part of its net surplus among its members in the form of bonus certificates or bonus shares. A society may distribut...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=P1VIII-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part VIII DUTIES AND POWERS OF REGISTRAR</title><description>Part VIII DUTIES AND POWERS OF REGISTRAR</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr77-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 77 Power to inspect materials, etc.</title><description>Power to inspect materials, etc. The Registrar or an authorised person may, for any of the purposes of this Act or in discharging the Registrar’s functions or duties under this Ac...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr79-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 79 Inquiry by Registrar</title><description>Inquiry by Registrar The Registrar may at any time, on his own motion, institute an inquiry into the constitution, operations, financial condition or affairs of the society. 23/20...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr80-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 80 Examination of materials of indebted society on creditor’s application</title><description>Examination of materials of indebted society on creditor’s application The Registrar shall, on the application of a creditor of the society, examine or direct an authorised person...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr81-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 81 Communication of findings on working of societies</title><description>Communication of findings on working of societies Where any findings on the working of a society are made in any audit, special audit or inquiry under this Act, or any inspection ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr82-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 82 Costs of special audit, inquiry and examination</title><description>Costs of special audit, inquiry and examination Where a special audit is conducted under section 33A, an inquiry is held under section 79 or an examination is made under section 8...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr83-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 83 Dissolution of societies</title><description>Dissolution of societies If the Registrar, after holding an inquiry under section 79 or after making an examination under section 80 or on receipt of an application made by 75% of...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr84-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 84 Powers of liquidator</title><description>Powers of liquidator Subject to any order made by the Registrar under section 85, a liquidator appointed by the Registrar shall have power to — take immediate possession of all as...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr87-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 87 Limitation of jurisdiction of civil court</title><description>Limitation of jurisdiction of civil court Subject to this Act, no civil court shall have any jurisdiction in respect of a matter concerned with the dissolution of a society under ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr89-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 89 Cancellation of registration</title><description>Cancellation of registration When the affairs of a society, in respect of which a liquidator has been appointed, have been wound up or, where no liquidator has been appointed, eit...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr90-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 90 Surcharge and attachment</title><description>Surcharge and attachment The Registrar may, on the Registrar’s own motion, or on the application of the liquidator, or any creditor or member, of a society — examine the conduct o...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr91-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 91 Settlement of disputes</title><description>Settlement of disputes If a dispute arises concerning requirements of this Act relating to the constitution, election of officers or conduct of general meetings — among members, p...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr93-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 93 Miscellaneous powers of Registrar</title><description>Miscellaneous powers of Registrar The Registrar shall have power to — attend, personally or by his representative, general meetings and committee meetings of a society and require...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr93A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 93A Conversion of credit society to non-credit society, etc., on failure to comply with prudential requirements</title><description>Conversion of credit society to non-credit society, etc., on failure to comply with prudential requirements If, in 2 or more consecutive financial years, a credit society fails to...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr94-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 94 Powers of Registrar where committee of management of society not performing duties properly, etc.</title><description>Powers of Registrar where committee of management of society not performing duties properly, etc. If the Registrar is satisfied, after due inquiry by a person appointed by the Reg...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr94A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 94A Powers of Registrar to protect interests of members or property of society</title><description>Powers of Registrar to protect interests of members or property of society If the Registrar is satisfied, after due inquiry by a person appointed by the Registrar or for any other...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=P1IX-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part IX MISCELLANEOUS</title><description>Part IX MISCELLANEOUS</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr95-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 95 Power of Minister to make rules</title><description>Power of Minister to make rules The Minister may make rules for the purpose of carrying out and giving effect to the provisions of this Act. Without prejudice to the generality of...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr96-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 96 Special power of Minister to grant exemption from requirements as to registration</title><description>Special power of Minister to grant exemption from requirements as to registration Notwithstanding anything in this Act, the Minister may, by special order in the Gazette in each c...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr97-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 97 Special power of Minister to exempt societies from provisions of this Act</title><description>Special power of Minister to exempt societies from provisions of this Act The Minister may, by general or special order in the Gazette and subject to such conditions (if any) as t...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr97A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 97A General exemption</title><description>General exemption Despite anything in this Act, the Minister may, by order in the Gazette and subject to such conditions (if any) as the Minister may impose, exempt any person or ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr97B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 97B Amendment of Schedule</title><description>Amendment of Schedule The Minister may at any time, by order published in the Gazette , amend the Schedule. 23/2008 The Minister may, in any order made under subsection (1), make ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr97C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 97C Power to freeze bank accounts</title><description>Power to freeze bank accounts Where the Minister is satisfied that it is necessary to prevent the loss or misuse of the funds of a society, the Minister may, by order, direct a fi...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr98-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 98 Recovery of sums due to Government</title><description>Recovery of sums due to Government All sums, due from a society or from an officer or past officer or member or past member of a society as such to the Government, may be recovere...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr100-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 100 General penalty</title><description>General penalty Subject to the provisions of this Act, it shall be an offence if — a society, or any officer or member thereof, or any other person, neglects or refuses to do an a...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr100AA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 100AA Wilful falsification of book, etc., of society</title><description>Wilful falsification of book, etc., of society Any person who does any of the following shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr100AB-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 100AB Unlawful alteration, suppression, etc., of documents</title><description>Unlawful alteration, suppression, etc., of documents A person shall be guilty of an offence, and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment f...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr100BA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 100BA False or misleading statement or information to induce person to join society, etc.</title><description>False or misleading statement or information to induce person to join society, etc. Any member or officer of a society shall be guilty of an offence, and shall be liable on convic...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=Sc-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Schedule Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society</title><description>Section 14(2) Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society   Every society registered under section 4(1) shall have by-laws in respect of the following matters: The n...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Co-operative Societies Act . It is not part of the Act. Act 17 of 1979 Co-operative Societies Act 1979 Dat...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=pr77-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 77 Power to inspect materials, etc.</title><description>Power to inspect materials, etc. The Registrar or an authorised person may, for any of the purposes of this Act or in discharging the Registrar’s functions or duties under this Ac...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180410?ValidDate=20180410&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Co-operative Societies Act . It is not part of the Act. Act 17 of 1979 Co-operative Societies Act 1979 Dat...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 9 Registration</title><description>Registration The Registrar may register a proposed society and its by-laws if he is satisfied that — the proposed society has complied with the provisions of this Act and the Rule...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=P1III-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part III PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES OF SOCIETIES</title><description>Part III PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr42-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 42 Votes of members</title><description>Votes of members Each individual member of a primary society shall have only one vote in the affairs of the society, irrespective of the number of shares he holds and that vote sh...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr43-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 43 Restriction on shareholding</title><description>Restriction on shareholding Except as provided in subsection (2), a member cannot hold more than 20% of the share capital of a society. A member may hold more than 20% of the shar...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr59-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 59 Constitution of committee of management of society</title><description>Constitution of committee of management of society Every society shall have a committee of management consisting of not less than 5 and not more than 30 individuals (each of whom ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=pr60-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 60 Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee</title><description>Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee An individual is not eligible for membership of the committee of management of a society, to be a key ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20180831?ValidDate=20180831&amp;ProvIds=Sc-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Schedule Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society</title><description>Section 14(2) Matters required to be in by-laws of co-operative society   Every society registered under section 4(1) shall have by-laws in respect of the following matters: The n...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20190620?ValidDate=20190620&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 36 Audit committees</title><description>Audit committees Every credit society shall have an audit committee. 23/2008 An audit committee shall be appointed by the committee of management of the credit society from among ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — allowance means the remuneration paid to a member of the committee of management of a society in consideration ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 3 Appointment of Registrar, etc.</title><description>Appointment of Registrar, etc. The Minister may appoint a Registrar of Co‑operative Societies, one or more Deputy Registrars of Co‑operative Societies and Assistant Registrars of ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=P1II-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part II FORMATION AND REGISTRATION OF SOCIETIES</title><description>Part II FORMATION AND REGISTRATION OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 4 Characteristics required for registration, etc.</title><description>Characteristics required for registration, etc. Subject to the provisions of this Act, a proposed society may be registered as a society if — it has as its object the promotion of...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 5 Conditions of registration</title><description>Conditions of registration A proposed society cannot be registered as a primary society unless it consists of at least 5 persons, each of whom qualifies for membership under secti...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 6 Name of society</title><description>Name of society No society shall have a name which, in the opinion of the Registrar — is likely to mislead members of the public as to the true character or purpose of the society...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 7 Application for registration</title><description>Application for registration Every application for registration — must be submitted to the Registrar in the prescribed manner together with the prescribed information; and must be...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr9A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 9A Modifying of terms and conditions of registration</title><description>Modifying of terms and conditions of registration The Registrar may at any time modify the terms and conditions of registration of a society imposed under section 9(1C). The Regis...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 10 Evidence of registration</title><description>Evidence of registration On the registration of a society, the Registrar shall issue to the society a notice of registration in such form as he thinks fit stating — that the socie...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 11 Societies to be bodies corporate</title><description>Societies to be bodies corporate A society on registration shall become a body corporate by the name under which it is registered, with perpetual succession, and with power to hol...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 13 Power to federate</title><description>Power to federate Societies may form secondary societies and an apex organisation. The functions of an apex organisation are as follows: to give such assistance and advice in the ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 15 Amendment and registration of by-laws</title><description>Amendment and registration of by-laws A society may, subject to this Act, amend its by-laws. Deleted by Act 23 of 2008 No by-law or amendment to a by-law of a society shall be val...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 16 By-laws to bind members</title><description>By-laws to bind members Subject to subsection (2), the by‑laws and any amendment to the by‑laws of a society shall, when registered, bind the society and the members thereof to th...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr16C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 16C Change of name of society</title><description>Change of name of society Notwithstanding anything in sections 6 and 15, where the Registrar is satisfied that a society has been registered (whether through inadvertence or other...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 17 Address of society</title><description>Address of society Every society shall have an address registered in accordance with this Act to which all notices and communications shall be sent. The Registrar will register, a...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 18 Register of members and shares</title><description>Register of members and shares Every society shall maintain a register of members, and where a society issues shares to its members, a register of shares held by each member. Wher...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 19 Relevant particulars of officers of society</title><description>Relevant particulars of officers of society The Registrar may issue a written direction requiring a society to provide the relevant particulars of any officer of that society spec...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 26 Transfer of shares or interest where member dies or lacks capacity</title><description>Transfer of shares or interest where member dies or lacks capacity On the death of a member, a society may transfer the share or interest of the deceased member — to the person no...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 31 (Repealed)</title><description>Repealed by Act 3 of 2018</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr32A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 32A Documents, etc., to be in English</title><description>Documents, etc., to be in English Every document that a society is required to furnish or submit to, or lodge with, the Registrar must be in the English language or, if the docume...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr32B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 32B Keeping of records and documents, etc.</title><description>Keeping of records and documents, etc. Every society must keep or cause to be kept every record or document relating to its constitution, general meetings, membership, accounts, f...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr32C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 32C Duty to inform Registrar of certain developments, etc.</title><description>Duty to inform Registrar of certain developments, etc. Where a credit society becomes aware of any development or circumstance specified in subsection (2), whether occurring befor...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr33A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 33A Special audit of societies</title><description>Special audit of societies The Registrar or an authorised person may at any time conduct a special audit of a society that may cover one or more of the following matters: the gove...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 34 Annual reports, accounts and financial statements</title><description>Annual reports, accounts and financial statements A society shall, as soon as practicable but not later than 6 months after the close of each financial year, submit to the Registr...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 35 Duties of auditor</title><description>Duties of auditor The auditor shall inspect and audit the accounts and other relevant records of the society and shall immediately draw the attention of the Registrar and the soci...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 39 Qualifications for membership</title><description>Qualifications for membership The qualifications for membership in a primary society shall be — in the case of an individual, that the individual — has attained 16 years of age or...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr47-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 47 Liability of past member and of estate of deceased member for debts of society</title><description>Liability of past member and of estate of deceased member for debts of society The liability of a past member for the debts of a society, within the limitations of section 46, as ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr53-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 53 Annual general meeting</title><description>Annual general meeting Every society must convene an annual general meeting within 6 months after the end of the society’s financial year or such longer period as the Registrar ma...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr54-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 54 Functions of annual general meeting</title><description>Functions of annual general meeting The functions of the annual general meeting of a society are — to consider and confirm the minutes of the last annual general meeting and of an...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr55-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 55 Extraordinary general meeting</title><description>Extraordinary general meeting An extraordinary general meeting of a society may be convened at any time by the committee of management of the society, except that at least 7 clear...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr58-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 58 Minutes of general meeting</title><description>Minutes of general meeting The committee of management of a society must — endorse the minutes of each general meeting of the society within 60 days after the date on which that g...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr61-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 61 Functions of committee of management</title><description>Functions of committee of management The committee of management shall represent the society before all competent public authorities and in all dealings and transactions with thir...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr62-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 62 Meetings of committee of management</title><description>Meetings of committee of management The committee of management shall meet as often as the business of the society may require and in any case not less frequently than once in eve...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr63-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 63 Liability of members of committee of management of society</title><description>Liability of members of committee of management of society A member of the committee of management of a society shall at all times act honestly and use reasonable diligence in the...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr65A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 65A Suspension of officers</title><description>Suspension of officers Notwithstanding any other written law, if any proceedings are instituted against a member of the committee of management, or a key employee, of a credit soc...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=P1VI-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part VI PROPERTY AND FUNDS OF SOCIETIES</title><description>Part VI PROPERTY AND FUNDS OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr66-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 66 Capital</title><description>Capital The capital of a society shall be raised by all or any of the following means: entrance fees which shall not be refundable except in cases where an application for members...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr66A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 66A Ordinary shares</title><description>Ordinary shares A society may issue ordinary shares. A member of a society must hold the minimum number of ordinary shares of the society specified in the by‑laws of the society. ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr66B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 66B Permanent shares</title><description>Permanent shares A society may issue permanent shares only to an institutional member. An institutional member of a society must obtain the written approval of the Registrar to be...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr68-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 68 Restrictions on borrowing</title><description>Restrictions on borrowing A society may receive loans from persons who are not members of the society only to such extent and under such conditions as may be prescribed by its by-...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr69-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 69 Investment of funds</title><description>Investment of funds A society may invest or deposit its funds in such manner as it thinks fit. 23/2008 Despite subsection (1), a credit society must invest or deposit its funds in...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr71-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 71 Contributions to Central Co-operative Fund and Singapore Labour Foundation</title><description>Contributions to Central Co-operative Fund and Singapore Labour Foundation There shall be established a fund to be known as the Central Co-operative Fund which shall be used to fu...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr73-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 73 Bonus certificates and bonus shares</title><description>Bonus certificates and bonus shares A society may distribute a part of its net surplus among its members in the form of bonus certificates or bonus shares. A society may distribut...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=P1VIII-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part VIII DUTIES AND POWERS OF REGISTRAR</title><description>Part VIII DUTIES AND POWERS OF REGISTRAR</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr79-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 79 Inquiry by Registrar</title><description>Inquiry by Registrar The Registrar may at any time, on his own motion, institute an inquiry into the constitution, operations, financial condition or affairs of the society. 23/20...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr80-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 80 Examination of materials of indebted society on creditor’s application</title><description>Examination of materials of indebted society on creditor’s application The Registrar shall, on the application of a creditor of the society, examine or direct an authorised person...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr81-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 81 Communication of findings on working of societies</title><description>Communication of findings on working of societies Where any findings on the working of a society are made in any audit, special audit or inquiry under this Act, or any inspection ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr82-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 82 Costs of special audit, inquiry and examination</title><description>Costs of special audit, inquiry and examination Where a special audit is conducted under section 33A, an inquiry is held under section 79 or an examination is made under section 8...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr83-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 83 Dissolution of societies</title><description>Dissolution of societies If the Registrar, after holding an inquiry under section 79 or after making an examination under section 80 or on receipt of an application made by 75% of...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr84-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 84 Powers of liquidator</title><description>Powers of liquidator Subject to any order made by the Registrar under section 85, a liquidator appointed by the Registrar shall have power to — take immediate possession of all as...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr87-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 87 Limitation of jurisdiction of civil court</title><description>Limitation of jurisdiction of civil court Subject to this Act, no civil court shall have any jurisdiction in respect of a matter concerned with the dissolution of a society under ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr89-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 89 Cancellation of registration</title><description>Cancellation of registration When the affairs of a society, in respect of which a liquidator has been appointed, have been wound up or, where no liquidator has been appointed, eit...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr90-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 90 Surcharge and attachment</title><description>Surcharge and attachment The Registrar may, on the Registrar’s own motion, or on the application of the liquidator, or any creditor or member, of a society — examine the conduct o...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr91-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 91 Settlement of disputes</title><description>Settlement of disputes If a dispute arises concerning requirements of this Act relating to the constitution, election of officers or conduct of general meetings — among members, p...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr93-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 93 Miscellaneous powers of Registrar</title><description>Miscellaneous powers of Registrar The Registrar shall have power to — attend, personally or by his representative, general meetings and committee meetings of a society and require...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr93A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 93A Conversion of credit society to non-credit society, etc., on failure to comply with prudential requirements</title><description>Conversion of credit society to non-credit society, etc., on failure to comply with prudential requirements If, in 2 or more consecutive financial years, a credit society fails to...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr94-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 94 Powers of Registrar where committee of management of society not performing duties properly, etc.</title><description>Powers of Registrar where committee of management of society not performing duties properly, etc. If the Registrar is satisfied, after due inquiry by a person appointed by the Reg...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr94A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 94A Powers of Registrar to protect interests of members or property of society</title><description>Powers of Registrar to protect interests of members or property of society If the Registrar is satisfied, after due inquiry by a person appointed by the Registrar or for any other...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=P1IX-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part IX MISCELLANEOUS</title><description>Part IX MISCELLANEOUS</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr95-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 95 Power of Minister to make rules</title><description>Power of Minister to make rules The Minister may make rules for the purpose of carrying out and giving effect to the provisions of this Act. Without prejudice to the generality of...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr96-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 96 Special power of Minister to grant exemption from requirements as to registration</title><description>Special power of Minister to grant exemption from requirements as to registration Notwithstanding anything in this Act, the Minister may, by special order in the Gazette in each c...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr97-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 97 Special power of Minister to exempt societies from provisions of this Act</title><description>Special power of Minister to exempt societies from provisions of this Act The Minister may, by general or special order in the Gazette and subject to such conditions (if any) as t...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr97A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 97A General exemption</title><description>General exemption Despite anything in this Act, the Minister may, by order in the Gazette and subject to such conditions (if any) as the Minister may impose, exempt any person or ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr97B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 97B Amendment of Schedule</title><description>Amendment of Schedule The Minister may at any time, by order published in the Gazette , amend the Schedule. 23/2008 The Minister may, in any order made under subsection (1), make ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr97C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 97C Power to freeze bank accounts</title><description>Power to freeze bank accounts Where the Minister is satisfied that it is necessary to prevent the loss or misuse of the funds of a society, the Minister may, by order, direct a fi...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr98-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 98 Recovery of sums due to Government</title><description>Recovery of sums due to Government All sums, due from a society or from an officer or past officer or member or past member of a society as such to the Government, may be recovere...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr100-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 100 General penalty</title><description>General penalty Subject to the provisions of this Act, it shall be an offence if — a society, or any officer or member thereof, or any other person, neglects or refuses to do an a...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr100AA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 100AA Wilful falsification of book, etc., of society</title><description>Wilful falsification of book, etc., of society Any person who does any of the following shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr100AB-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 100AB Unlawful alteration, suppression, etc., of documents</title><description>Unlawful alteration, suppression, etc., of documents A person shall be guilty of an offence, and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment f...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr100BA-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 100BA False or misleading statement or information to induce person to join society, etc.</title><description>False or misleading statement or information to induce person to join society, etc. Any member or officer of a society shall be guilty of an offence, and shall be liable on convic...</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=pr45-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 45 Nomination</title><description>Nomination Subject to subsection (3), a member of a society may in writing nominate a person in the presence of at least 2 witnesses, to whom on the death of the member the society...</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Co-operative Societies Act . It is not part of the Act. Act 17 of 1979 Co-operative Societies Act 1979 Date...</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Co-operative Societies Act . It is not part of the Act. Act 17 of 1979 Co-operative Societies Act 1979 Date...</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20210102?ValidDate=20210102&amp;ProvIds=pr45-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 45 Nomination</title><description>Nomination Subject to subsection (3), a member of a society may in writing nominate a person in the presence of at least 2 witnesses, to whom on the death of the member the society...</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Long Title</title><description>An Act to make better provision for the registration and regulation of co-operative societies, and for matters connected therewith.</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=P1I-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part I PRELIMINARY</title><description>Part I PRELIMINARY</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 1 Short title</title><description>Short title This Act may be cited as the Co-operative Societies Act .</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — allowance means the remuneration paid to a member of the committee of management of a society in consideration ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 3 Appointment of Registrar and Assistant Registrars</title><description>Appointment of Registrar and Assistant Registrars The Minister may appoint a Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Assistant Registrars of Co-operative Societies and such other off...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=P1II-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part II FORMATION AND REGISTRATION OF SOCIETIES</title><description>Part II FORMATION AND REGISTRATION OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 4 Societies which may be registered</title><description>Societies which may be registered Subject to the provisions of this Act, a society — which has as its object the promotion of the economic interests of its members in accordance w...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 5 Conditions of registration</title><description>Conditions of registration No society shall be registered under this Act unless — in the case of a primary society, it consists of at least 10 persons each of whom is qualified fo...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 6 Name of society</title><description>Name of society No society shall be registered by a name which, in the opinion of the Registrar — is likely to mislead members of the public as to the true character or purpose of...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 7 Application for registration</title><description>Application for registration Every application for registration shall be submitted to the Registrar in the form and manner prescribed together with the prescribed information, and...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 8 Requirements before registration</title><description>Requirements before registration The Registrar may require applicants to furnish such additional information in regard to the proposed society as he thinks fit, including — the ec...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 9 Registration</title><description>Registration The Registrar may register a society and its by-laws if he is satisfied that — the society has complied with the provisions of this Act and the Rules; the proposed by...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 10 Evidence of registration</title><description>Evidence of registration On the registration of a society, the Registrar shall issue to the society a notice of registration in such form as he thinks fit stating — that the socie...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr10A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 10A Registers</title><description>Registers The Registrar shall keep and maintain, in such form and manner as he thinks fit — a register of societies; a register of officers of societies; and such other registers ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=P1III-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part III PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES OF SOCIETIES</title><description>Part III PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 11 Societies to be bodies corporate</title><description>Societies to be bodies corporate A society on registration shall become a body corporate by the name under which it is registered, with perpetual succession and a common seal, and...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 12 Acts of societies not to be invalidated by certain defects</title><description>Acts of societies not to be invalidated by certain defects No act of a society or any committee of management or any officer shall be deemed to be invalid by reason only of the ex...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 13 Power to federate</title><description>Power to federate Societies may form secondary societies and an apex organisation. The apex organisation, when formed and registered, may — give such assistance and advice in the ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 14 Power to make by-laws</title><description>Power to make by-laws A society may, subject to the approval of the Registrar, make any by-laws that are necessary or desirable for the purposes for which the society is establish...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 15 Amendment and registration of by-laws</title><description>Amendment and registration of by-laws A society may, subject to this Act, amend its by-laws. Deleted by Act 23 of 2008 No by-law or amendment to a by-law of a society shall be val...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 16 By-laws to bind members</title><description>By-laws to bind members The by-laws of a society shall, when registered, bind the society and the members thereof to the same extent as if they were signed by each member and cont...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr16A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 16A Conversion from non-credit society to credit society</title><description>Conversion from non-credit society to credit society A non-credit society shall not provide any financial service without the written approval of the Registrar. 23/2008 A non-cred...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr16B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 16B Control of credit societies</title><description>Control of credit societies No credit society shall, without the written approval of the Registrar, provide, or enter into any partnership, joint venture or other arrangement with...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr16C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 16C Change of name of society</title><description>Change of name of society Notwithstanding anything in sections 6 and 15 , where the Registrar is satisfied that a society has been registered (whether through inadvertence or othe...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 17 Address of society</title><description>Address of society Every society shall have an address registered in accordance with this Act to which all notices and communications shall be sent. The address declared in the ap...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 18 Register of members and shares</title><description>Register of members and shares Every society shall maintain a register of members, and where a society issues shares to its members, a register of shares held by each member. The ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 19 Registration of officers of societies</title><description>Registration of officers of societies The names, occupations and addresses of all officers of every society and any changes thereof shall be notified to the Registrar. 23/2008 Not...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 20 Copy of this Act, Rules, by-laws and list of members open to inspection</title><description>Copy of this Act, Rules, by-laws and list of members open to inspection Every society shall keep a copy of this Act, the Rules, its by-laws and a list of its members open to inspe...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 21 Contracts with members</title><description>Contracts with members A society which has as one of its objects the disposal of any article produced or obtained by the work or industry of its members, whether the produce of ha...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 22 Imposition of fines upon members</title><description>Imposition of fines upon members The by-laws may provide for the imposition of fines on its members for any infringement of its by-laws, but no such fine shall be imposed upon any...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 23 Creation of charges in favour of societies</title><description>Creation of charges in favour of societies Subject to any other written law as to priority of debts, where a society has — supplied to a member or past member industrial implement...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 24 Charge and set-off in respect of shares or interest of members</title><description>Charge and set-off in respect of shares or interest of members A society shall have a charge upon the share or interest in the capital and on the deposits of a member or past memb...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 25 Shares or interest not liable to attachment or sale</title><description>Shares or interest not liable to attachment or sale Subject to section 24 , the share or interest of a member in the capital of a society shall not be liable to attachment or sale...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 26 Transfer of shares or interest on death or permanent insanity of member</title><description>Transfer of shares or interest on death or permanent insanity of member On the death of a member, a society may transfer the share or interest of the deceased member — to the pers...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 27 Deposits by or on behalf of minors</title><description>Deposits by or on behalf of minors A credit society may receive deposits from or for the benefit of minors and it shall be lawful for a credit society to pay them the interest whi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 28 Contracts with members of society who are minors</title><description>Contracts with members of society who are minors The minority of a person duly admitted as a member of any society shall not preclude that person from executing any instrument or ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 29 Proof of entries in books of society</title><description>Proof of entries in books of society A copy of an entry in a book of a society, regularly kept in the course of business, shall be prima facie evidence in any legal proceedings, c...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 30 (Repealed)</title><description>Government assistance Repealed by Act 23 of 2008</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 31 Production of moneys and books of societies</title><description>Production of moneys and books of societies Every officer, agent, employee or member of a society who is required by the Registrar, or by a co-operative officer authorised in writ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 32 Submission of minutes, returns and statements</title><description>Submission of minutes, returns and statements Every society shall submit to the Registrar the minutes of meetings and such information, returns and statements as the Registrar may...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 33 Audit of societies</title><description>Audit of societies Every society shall once at least in every year have its books and accounts audited by a public accountant or a person authorised by the Registrar in writing. 2...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 34 Annual reports, accounts and financial statements</title><description>Annual reports, accounts and financial statements A society shall, as soon as practicable but not later than 6 months after the close of each financial year, submit to the Registr...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 35 Duties of auditor</title><description>Duties of auditor The auditor shall inspect and audit the accounts and other relevant records of the society and shall immediately draw the attention of the Registrar and the soci...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 36 Audit committees</title><description>Audit committees Every credit society shall have an audit committee. 23/2008 An audit committee shall be appointed by the committee of management of the credit society from among ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr37-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 37 (Repealed)</title><description>Audit fees Repealed by Act 23 of 2008</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=P1IV-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part IV RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF MEMBERS</title><description>Part IV RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF MEMBERS</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr38-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 38 Original members</title><description>Original members The persons who sign an application for the registration of a proposed society or a society or trade union on whose behalf the application for the registration of...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 39 Qualifications for membership</title><description>Qualifications for membership The qualifications for membership in a primary society shall be — in the case of an individual person, that he — shall have attained the age of 16 ye...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr40-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 40 Members not to exercise rights until due payment made</title><description>Members not to exercise rights until due payment made No member of a society shall exercise any of the rights of a member unless he has made such payment to the society in respect...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr41-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 41 (Repealed)</title><description>Restriction of membership Repealed by Act 23 of 2008</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr42-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 42 Votes of members</title><description>Votes of members Each individual member of a primary society shall have only one vote in the affairs of the society, irrespective of the number of shares he holds and that vote sh...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr43-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 43 Restriction on shareholding</title><description>Restriction on shareholding No member, other than a society or trade union, shall hold more than 20% of the share capital of any society.</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr44-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 44 Restriction on transfer of shares or interest</title><description>Restriction on transfer of shares or interest The transfer or charge of the share or interest of a member or past member or deceased member in the capital of a society shall be su...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr45-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 45 Nomination</title><description>Nomination A member of a society may in writing nominate a person in the presence of at least 2 witnesses, to whom on the death of the member the society may transfer the share or...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr46-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 46 Liability of member limited by shares or by guarantee</title><description>Liability of member limited by shares or by guarantee Notwithstanding the provisions of any by-laws, the liability of a member, present or past, of a society shall extend to the n...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr47-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 47 Liability of past member and of estate of deceased member for debts of society</title><description>Liability of past member and of estate of deceased member for debts of society The liability of a past member for the debts of a society, within the limitations of section 46 , as...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr48-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 48 Right of member to withdraw from society</title><description>Right of member to withdraw from society A member may withdraw from a society subject to such conditions and by giving to the society such notice as the by-laws may prescribe, exc...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr49-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 49 Expulsion of member</title><description>Expulsion of member A member who contravenes any of the provisions of this Act or the Rules or the by-laws or acts in any way detrimental to the interests of the society may be ex...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=P1V-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part V ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SOCIETIES</title><description>Part V ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr50-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 50 General meeting</title><description>General meeting The supreme authority of a society shall be vested in the general meeting of its members, at which every member has a right to attend and to vote.</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr51-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 51 Meeting of delegates</title><description>Meeting of delegates Notwithstanding section 50 , if a primary society has more than 3,000 members, the general meeting of members may be replaced by a meeting of delegates, each ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr52-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 52 First meeting</title><description>First meeting Every society shall within 3 months after receipt of the notice of registration, unless the time is extended by the Registrar, hold a first meeting of its members. 2...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr53-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 53 Annual general meeting</title><description>Annual general meeting Every society shall provide in its by-laws for an annual general meeting to be convened by the committee of management and to be held as soon as practicable...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr54-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 54 Functions of annual general meeting</title><description>Functions of annual general meeting The functions of the annual general meeting of a society are — to consider and confirm the minutes of the last annual general meeting and of an...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr55-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 55 Extraordinary general meeting</title><description>Extraordinary general meeting An extraordinary general meeting of a society may be convened at any time by the committee of management of the society, except that at least 7 clear...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr56-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 56 Quorum at general meeting</title><description>Quorum at general meeting No business shall be transacted at any general meeting unless a quorum of members or delegates is present. The quorum necessary for such transaction shal...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr57-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 57 Voting at general meeting</title><description>Voting at general meeting Subject to this Act or in the by-laws, a question referred to the members or delegates present at a general meeting shall be decided by a majority of vot...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr58-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 58 Minutes of general meeting</title><description>Minutes of general meeting Minutes of the general meeting shall be entered in the minute book and shall contain — the number of members or delegates present at the meeting and the...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr59-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 59 Constitution of committee of management of society</title><description>Constitution of committee of management of society Every society shall have a committee of management consisting of not less than 5 and not more than 30 members, which number shal...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr60-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 60 Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee of credit society</title><description>Eligibility for membership of committee of management, or to be key employee of credit society No person shall be eligible for membership of the committee of management of a socie...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr61-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 61 Functions of committee of management</title><description>Functions of committee of management The committee of management shall represent the society before all competent public authorities and in all dealings and transactions with thir...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr62-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 62 Meetings of committee of management</title><description>Meetings of committee of management The committee of management shall meet as often as the business of the society may require and in any case not less frequently than once in eve...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr63-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 63 Liability of members of committee of management of society</title><description>Liability of members of committee of management of society A member of the committee of management of a society shall at all times act honestly and use reasonable diligence in the...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr64-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 64 Disclosure of interests in transactions, property, offices, etc.</title><description>Disclosure of interests in transactions, property, offices, etc. Subject to this section, every member of the committee of management of a society who is in any way, whether direc...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr65-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 65 Restrictions relating to honoraria, etc., of members of committee of management and employees</title><description>Restrictions relating to honoraria, etc., of members of committee of management and employees A member of the committee of management of a society, not being an employee of the so...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr65A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 65A Suspension of officers</title><description>Suspension of officers Notwithstanding any other written law, if any proceedings are instituted against a member of the committee of management, or a key employee, of a credit soc...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=P1VI-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part VI PROPERTY AND FUNDS OF SOCIETIES</title><description>Part VI PROPERTY AND FUNDS OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr66-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 66 Capital</title><description>Capital The capital of a society shall be raised by all or any of the following means: entrance fees which shall not be refundable except in cases where an application for members...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr67-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 67 Restrictions on loans</title><description>Restrictions on loans Subject to subsection (2) , a credit society shall not make a loan or allow any credit to any person other than — a member of the credit society or his immed...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr68-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 68 Restrictions on borrowing</title><description>Restrictions on borrowing A society may receive loans from persons who are not members of the society only to such extent and under such conditions as may be prescribed by its by-...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr69-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 69 Investment of funds</title><description>Investment of funds A society may invest or deposit its funds in such manner as it thinks fit. 23/2008 Notwithstanding section 63 , any person who exercises any power of investmen...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr70-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 70 (Repealed)</title><description>Reserve Fund Repealed by Act 23 of 2008</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr71-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 71 Contributions to Central Co-operative Fund and Singapore Labour Foundation</title><description>Contributions to Central Co-operative Fund and Singapore Labour Foundation There shall be established a fund to be known as the Central Co-operative Fund which shall be used to fu...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr72-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 72 Distribution of net surplus</title><description>Distribution of net surplus The net surplus may be divided among the members by way of dividend or patronage refund or by way of honoraria to officers of the society, or allocated...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr73-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 73 Bonus certificates and bonus shares</title><description>Bonus certificates and bonus shares A society may distribute a part of its net surplus among its members in the form of bonus certificates or bonus shares. In the case of bonus ce...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=P1VII-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part VII AMALGAMATION AND TRANSFER</title><description>Part VII AMALGAMATION AND TRANSFER</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr74-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 74 Amalgamation of societies</title><description>Amalgamation of societies Any 2 or more societies may, at extraordinary general meetings specially called for the purpose after due notice, resolve to amalgamate into one society....</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr75-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 75 Transfer of societies</title><description>Transfer of societies A society may at any extraordinary general meeting specially called for the purpose after due notice, resolve to transfer its assets and liabilities to anoth...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=P1VIII-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part VIII DUTIES AND POWERS OF REGISTRAR</title><description>Part VIII DUTIES AND POWERS OF REGISTRAR</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr76-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 76 (Repealed)</title><description>Assistance in organisation of co-operatives and technical advice Repealed by Act 23 of 2008</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr77-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 77 Power of Registrar to inspect books of societies</title><description>Power of Registrar to inspect books of societies The Registrar, or any person authorised by him in writing on his behalf, shall at all reasonable times have access to all books, a...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr78-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 78 (Repealed)</title><description>Power of Registrar to audit accounts of societies Repealed by Act 23 of 2008</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr79-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 79 Inquiry by Registrar</title><description>Inquiry by Registrar The Registrar may at any time, on his own motion, institute an inquiry into the constitution, operations, financial condition or affairs of the society. 23/20...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr80-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 80 Examination of books of indebted society</title><description>Examination of books of indebted society The Registrar shall, on the application of a creditor of the society, examine or direct any person authorised by him by order in writing o...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr81-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 81 Communication of defects in working of societies</title><description>Communication of defects in working of societies If an audit, inquiry or examination of books made under this Act discloses any defects in the working of a society, the Registrar ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr82-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 82 Costs of inquiry and examination</title><description>Costs of inquiry and examination Where an inquiry is held under section 79 or an examination is made under section 80 , the Registrar may, by certificate under his hand, make an a...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr83-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 83 Dissolution of societies</title><description>Dissolution of societies If the Registrar, after holding an inquiry under section 79 or after making an examination under section 80 or on receipt of an application made by 75% of...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr84-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 84 Powers of liquidator</title><description>Powers of liquidator Subject to any order made by the Registrar under section 85 , a liquidator appointed by the Registrar shall have power to — take immediate possession of all a...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr85-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 85 Powers of Registrar to control liquidation</title><description>Powers of Registrar to control liquidation A liquidator shall exercise his powers subject to the control and supervision of the Registrar, who may — rescind or vary an order made ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr86-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 86 Enforcement of order</title><description>Enforcement of order The award of an arbitrator on a matter referred to him under section 85 shall be binding upon the parties and shall be enforceable in like manner as an order ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr87-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 87 Limitation of jurisdiction of civil court</title><description>Limitation of jurisdiction of civil court Subject to this Act, no civil court shall have any jurisdiction in respect of a matter concerned with the dissolution of a society under ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr88-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 88 Disposal of assets on liquidation</title><description>Disposal of assets on liquidation Upon winding up of a society, the assets shall be applied first to the costs of liquidation, then to the discharge of the liabilities of the soci...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr89-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 89 Cancellation of registration</title><description>Cancellation of registration When the affairs of a society, in respect of which a liquidator has been appointed, have been wound up or, where no liquidator has been appointed, aft...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr90-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 90 Surcharge and attachment</title><description>Surcharge and attachment Where in the course of an audit of a society held under this Act, in the course of an inquiry held under section 79 , or in the case of an examination of ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr91-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 91 Settlement of disputes</title><description>Settlement of disputes If a dispute arises concerning requirements of this Act relating to the constitution, election of officers or conduct of general meetings — among members, p...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr92-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 92 Case stated on question of law</title><description>Case stated on question of law Notwithstanding anything in section 91 , the Registrar at any time when proceeding to a decision under this Act, or the Minister at any time when an...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr93-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 93 Miscellaneous powers of Registrar</title><description>Miscellaneous powers of Registrar The Registrar shall have power to — attend, personally or by his representative, general meetings and committee meetings of a society and require...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr93A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 93A Power to freeze bank accounts</title><description>Power to freeze bank accounts Where the Minister is satisfied that it is necessary to prevent the loss or misuse of the funds of a society, the Minister may, by order, direct any ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr93B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 93B Codes, guidelines, etc., by Registrar</title><description>Codes, guidelines, etc., by Registrar The Registrar may from time to time issue, and publish in such form and manner as he considers appropriate, such circulars, codes, guidelines...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr94-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 94 Extraordinary powers of Registrar</title><description>Extraordinary powers of Registrar If the Registrar is satisfied, after due inquiry by a person appointed by him or for any other reason, that the committee of management of a soci...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=P1IX-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part IX MISCELLANEOUS</title><description>Part IX MISCELLANEOUS</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr95-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 95 Power of Minister to make rules</title><description>Power of Minister to make rules The Minister may make rules for the purpose of carrying out and giving effect to the provisions of this Act. Without prejudice to the generality of...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr95A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 95A Foreign co-operative societies</title><description>Foreign co-operative societies The Minister may make rules for or with respect to the registration or regulation of co-operative societies which are registered, incorporated or fo...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr96-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 96 Special power of Minister to grant exemption from requirements as to registration</title><description>Special power of Minister to grant exemption from requirements as to registration Notwithstanding anything in this Act, the Minister may, by special order in each case and subject...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr97-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 97 Special power of Minister to exempt societies from provisions of this Act</title><description>Special power of Minister to exempt societies from provisions of this Act The Minister may, by general or special order, exempt a society or class of societies from any of the pro...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr97A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 97A General exemption</title><description>General exemption Notwithstanding anything in this Act, the Minister may, by order published in the Gazette , exempt any person or class of persons from any of the provisions of t...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr97B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 97B Amendment of Schedule</title><description>Amendment of Schedule The Minister may at any time, by order published in the Gazette , amend the Schedule. 23/2008 The Minister may, in any order made under subsection (1), make ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr98-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 98 Recovery of sums due to Government</title><description>Recovery of sums due to Government All sums, due from a society or from an officer or past officer or member or past member of a registered society as such to the Government, may ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr99-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 99 Prohibition on use of word "co-operative"</title><description>Prohibition on use of word co-operative No person other than a society shall trade or carry on business under a name or title of which the word Co-operative or its equivalent in a...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr100-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 100 General penalty</title><description>General penalty Subject to the provisions of this Act, it shall be an offence if — a society, or any officer or member thereof, neglects or refuses to do an act or furnish informa...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr100A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 100A False reports made by officer to member of committee of management, auditor or member of society</title><description>False reports made by officer to member of committee of management, auditor or member of society Any officer of a society who, with intent to deceive, makes or furnishes, or knowi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr100B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 100B Fraudulently inducing persons to invest or deposit money with society</title><description>Fraudulently inducing persons to invest or deposit money with society Whoever, being an officer or agent of any society, by any deceitful means or false promise and with intent to...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr100C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 100C Fraud by officers against creditors of societies</title><description>Fraud by officers against creditors of societies Every person who, while an officer of a society — has by deceitful or fraudulent or dishonest means or by means of any other fraud...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr100D-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 100D Offences by bodies corporate, etc.</title><description>Offences by bodies corporate, etc. Where an offence under this Act or the rules made thereunder committed by a body corporate is proved — to have been committed with the consent o...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr100E-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 100E Jurisdiction of court</title><description>Jurisdiction of court Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in the Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 68) , a District Court shall have jurisdiction to try any offence under th...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr100F-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 100F Composition of offences</title><description>Composition of offences The Registrar may, in his discretion, compound any offence under this Act or the rules made thereunder which is prescribed as a compoundable offence by col...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr101-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 101 Certain Acts not to apply</title><description>Certain Acts not to apply The provisions of the Companies Act (Cap. 50) and the Societies Act (Cap. 311) shall not apply to societies registered under this Act.</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=Sc-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Schedule Matters Required to be in By-laws of Co-operative Society</title><description>Section 14(2) Matters Required to be in By-laws of Co-operative Society Every society registered under section 4(1) shall have by-laws in respect of the following matters: The nam...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/CSA1979/Published?DocDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Co-operative Societies Act . It is not part of this Act. Act 17 of 1979 Co-operative Societies Act 1979 Da...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20190422?ValidDate=20190422&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Long Title</title><description>An Act to make better provision for the registration and regulation of co-operative societies, and for matters connected therewith.</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20191101?ValidDate=20191101&amp;ProvIds=P1I-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part I PRELIMINARY</title><description>Part I PRELIMINARY</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20200730?ValidDate=20200730&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 1 Short title</title><description>Short title This Act may be cited as the Co-operative Societies Act .</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — allowance means the remuneration paid to a member of the committee of management of a society in consideration o...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 3 Appointment of Registrar and Assistant Registrars</title><description>Appointment of Registrar and Assistant Registrars The Minister may appoint a Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Assistant Registrars of Co-operative Societies and such other offi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=P1II-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part II FORMATION AND REGISTRATION OF SOCIETIES</title><description>Part II FORMATION AND REGISTRATION OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 4 Societies which may be registered</title><description>Societies which may be registered Subject to the provisions of this Act, a society — which has as its object the promotion of the economic interests of its members in accordance wi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 5 Conditions of registration</title><description>Conditions of registration No society shall be registered under this Act unless — in the case of a primary society, it consists of at least 10 persons each of whom is qualified for...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 6 Name of society</title><description>Name of society No society shall be registered by a name which, in the opinion of the Registrar — is likely to mislead members of the public as to the true character or purpose of ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 7 Application for registration</title><description>Application for registration Every application for registration shall be submitted to the Registrar in the form and manner prescribed together with the prescribed information, and ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 8 Requirements before registration</title><description>Requirements before registration The Registrar may require applicants to furnish such additional information in regard to the proposed society as he thinks fit, including — the eco...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 9 Registration</title><description>Registration The Registrar may register a society and its by-laws if he is satisfied that — the society has complied with the provisions of this Act and the Rules; the proposed by-...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 10 Evidence of registration</title><description>Evidence of registration On the registration of a society, the Registrar shall issue to the society a notice of registration in such form as he thinks fit stating — that the societ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr10A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 10A Registers</title><description>Registers The Registrar shall keep and maintain, in such form and manner as he thinks fit — a register of societies; a register of officers of societies; and such other registers a...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=P1III-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part III PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES OF SOCIETIES</title><description>Part III PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES OF SOCIETIES</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 11 Societies to be bodies corporate</title><description>Societies to be bodies corporate A society on registration shall become a body corporate by the name under which it is registered, with perpetual succession and a common seal, and ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 12 Acts of societies not to be invalidated by certain defects</title><description>Acts of societies not to be invalidated by certain defects No act of a society or any committee of management or any officer shall be deemed to be invalid by reason only of the exi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 13 Power to federate</title><description>Power to federate Societies may form secondary societies and an apex organisation. The apex organisation, when formed and registered, may — give such assistance and advice in the f...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 14 Power to make by-laws</title><description>Power to make by-laws A society may, subject to the approval of the Registrar, make any by-laws that are necessary or desirable for the purposes for which the society is establishe...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 15 Amendment and registration of by-laws</title><description>Amendment and registration of by-laws A society may, subject to this Act, amend its by-laws. Deleted by Act 23 of 2008 No by-law or amendment to a by-law of a society shall be vali...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 16 By-laws to bind members</title><description>By-laws to bind members The by-laws of a society shall, when registered, bind the society and the members thereof to the same extent as if they were signed by each member and conta...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=pr16A-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 16A Conversion from non-credit society to credit society</title><description>Conversion from non-credit society to credit society A non-credit society shall not provide any financial service without the written approval of the Registrar. 23/2008 A non-credi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=pr16B-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 16B Control of credit societies</title><description>Control of credit societies No credit society shall, without the written approval of the Registrar, provide, or enter into any partnership, joint venture or other arrangement with ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr16C-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 16C Change of name of society</title><description>Change of name of society Notwithstanding anything in sections 6 and 15, where the Registrar is satisfied that a society has been registered (whether through inadvertence or otherw...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 17 Address of society</title><description>Address of society Every society shall have an address registered in accordance with this Act to which all notices and communications shall be sent. The address declared in the app...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 18 Register of members and shares</title><description>Register of members and shares Every society shall maintain a register of members, and where a society issues shares to its members, a register of shares held by each member. The r...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 19 Registration of officers of societies</title><description>Registration of officers of societies The names, occupations and addresses of all officers of every society and any changes thereof shall be notified to the Registrar. 23/2008 Noti...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 20 Copy of this Act, Rules, by-laws and list of members open to inspection</title><description>Copy of this Act, Rules, by-laws and list of members open to inspection Every society shall keep a copy of this Act, the Rules, its by-laws and a list of its members open to inspec...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 21 Contracts with members</title><description>Contracts with members A society which has as one of its objects the disposal of any article produced or obtained by the work or industry of its members, whether the produce of han...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 22 Imposition of fines upon members</title><description>Imposition of fines upon members The by-laws may provide for the imposition of fines on its members for any infringement of its by-laws, but no such fine shall be imposed upon any ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 23 Creation of charges in favour of societies</title><description>Creation of charges in favour of societies Subject to any other written law as to priority of debts, where a society has — supplied to a member or past member industrial implements...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 24 Charge and set-off in respect of shares or interest of members</title><description>Charge and set-off in respect of shares or interest of members A society shall have a charge upon the share or interest in the capital and on the deposits of a member or past membe...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 25 Shares or interest not liable to attachment or sale</title><description>Shares or interest not liable to attachment or sale Subject to section 24, the share or interest of a member in the capital of a society shall not be liable to attachment or sale u...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 26 Transfer of shares or interest on death or permanent insanity of member</title><description>Transfer of shares or interest on death or permanent insanity of member On the death of a member, a society may transfer the share or interest of the deceased member — to the perso...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 27 Deposits by or on behalf of minors</title><description>Deposits by or on behalf of minors A credit society may receive deposits from or for the benefit of minors and it shall be lawful for a credit society to pay them the interest whic...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 28 Contracts with members of society who are minors</title><description>Contracts with members of society who are minors The minority of a person duly admitted as a member of any society shall not preclude that person from executing any instrument or g...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 29 Proof of entries in books of society</title><description>Proof of entries in books of society A copy of an entry in a book of a society, regularly kept in the course of business, shall be prima facie evidence in any legal proceedings, ci...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 30 (Repealed)</title><description>Government assistance Repealed by Act 23 of 2008</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 31 Production of moneys and books of societies</title><description>Production of moneys and books of societies Every officer, agent, employee or member of a society who is required by the Registrar, or by a co-operative officer authorised in writi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 32 Submission of minutes, returns and statements</title><description>Submission of minutes, returns and statements Every society shall submit to the Registrar the minutes of meetings and such information, returns and statements as the Registrar may,...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 33 Audit of societies</title><description>Audit of societies Every society shall once at least in every year have its books and accounts audited by a public accountant or a person authorised by the Registrar in writing. 23...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 34 Annual reports, accounts and financial statements</title><description>Annual reports, accounts and financial statements A society shall, as soon as practicable but not later than 6 months after the close of each financial year, submit to the Registra...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 35 Duties of auditor</title><description>Duties of auditor The auditor shall inspect and audit the accounts and other relevant records of the society and shall immediately draw the attention of the Registrar and the socie...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090731?ValidDate=20090731&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 36 Audit committees</title><description>Audit committees Every credit society shall have an audit committee. 23/2008 An audit committee shall be appointed by the committee of management of the credit society from among t...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=pr37-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 37 (Repealed)</title><description>Audit fees Repealed by Act 23 of 2008</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=P1IV-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - Part IV RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF MEMBERS</title><description>Part IV RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF MEMBERS</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=pr38-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 38 Original members</title><description>Original members The persons who sign an application for the registration of a proposed society or a society or trade union on whose behalf the application for the registration of ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 39 Qualifications for membership</title><description>Qualifications for membership The qualifications for membership in a primary society shall be — in the case of an individual person, that he — shall have attained the age of 16 yea...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/CSA1979/Historical/20090901?ValidDate=20090901&amp;ProvIds=pr40-</link><title>Co-operative Societies Act - 40 Members not to exercise rights until due payment made</title><description>Members not to exercise rights until due payment made No member of a society shall exercise any of the rights of a member unless he has made such payment to the society in respect ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item></channel></rss>