Cooperative Legislation

1. Identify regulations guiding cooperative activities.
2. Assess rights and liabilities of cooperative members.
3. Explain functions of directors and management committees.
4. Understand auditing procedures and financial oversight.
5. Apply national policies on agricultural cooperatives.
6. Describe the procedures for general meetings.

13 weeks, about 48 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Cooperative Legislation

   • Unit 1: Nature of and Provisions in the Regulations/Rules of Co-operative Societies · 3 hours

     Read the introduction to understand the importance of regulations in cooperative societies.. Identify the regulations guiding cooperative activities.. Understand the privileges of registered cooperative members..

2. Week 2Module 1: Cooperative Legislation

   • Unit 1: Nature of and Provisions in the Regulations/Rules of Co-operative Societies · 3 hours

     Assess the rights and liabilities of cooperative members as stipulated in the by-laws.. Examine the duties of cooperative society members.. Complete the tutor-marked assignment to reinforce understanding..

3. Week 3Module 1: Cooperative Legislation

   • Unit 2: Functions of a Director in a co-operative organization · 3 hours

     Understand the guidelines for selecting board of directors.. Learn the functions of a director in a cooperative organization.. Study the qualifications required for a director..

4. Week 4Module 1: Cooperative Legislation

   • Unit 2: Functions of a Director in a co-operative organization · 3 hours

     Know the various functions of the board of directors in managing cooperative societies.. Review the articles of incorporation and bye-laws.. Complete the tutor-marked assignment to reinforce understanding..

5. Week 5Module 1: Cooperative Legislation

   • Unit 3: Nature of general meetings in a co-operative society · 3 hours

     Understand how a quorum is formed for general meetings.. Appreciate the powers of Annual General Meetings.. Understand how voting is conducted at General meetings..

6. Week 6Module 1: Cooperative Legislation

   • Unit 3: Nature of general meetings in a co-operative society · 3 hours

     Understand the length and service of notice for calling General Meetings.. Understand the relevance and contents of the minutes of general meetings.. Complete the tutor-marked assignment to reinforce understanding..

7. Week 7Module 2: Cooperative Management

   • Unit 4: Nature of a management committee in a co-operative society · 3 hours

     Understand the relevance of management committee in the running of cooperatives.. Explain what could lead to the suppression of management committee.. Study the meetings of the Management Committee..

8. Week 8Module 2: Cooperative Management

   • Unit 4: Nature of a management committee in a co-operative society · 3 hours

     Review the causes of suppression of committee.. Complete the tutor-marked assignment to reinforce understanding.. Understand the roles of Management Committee..

9. Week 9Module 2: Cooperative Management

   • Unit 5: Roles of Management Committee · 3 hours

     Explain the term 'Management Committee'.. Identify and discuss the roles of management committee of co-operative societies.. Study the vision and leadership roles of the committee..

10. Week 10Module 2: Cooperative Management

    • Unit 5: Roles of Management Committee · 3 hours

      Understand the accountability and legal responsibilities of the Management Committee.. Review the financial oversight and management of staff and volunteers.. Complete the tutor-marked assignment to reinforce understanding..

11. Week 11Module 2: Cooperative Management

    • Unit 6: Composition of a management committee · 3 hours

      Understand the composition of the management committee of the co-operative society.. Appreciate the distinct roles of the key officers of the management committee.. Study the roles of the Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer..

    • Unit 7: Functions of the officials of management committee · 3 hours

      Know the key officials of Management Committees.. Identify the functions of the officials of the Management Committees of cooperative societies.. Study the functions of the Treasurer, Secretary, and Chairperson..

12. Week 12Module 3: Auditing and Policies

    • Unit 8: Delegation of Management Committee functions · 3 hours

      Appreciate reasons for effective delegation of responsibilities.. Examine processes for choosing to delegate responsibilities.. Spotlight key points for effective delegation..

    • Unit 9: Audit Inspection and enquiry committee · 3 hours

      Define who an auditor is.. Enumerate and explain the duties and powers of auditors.. Clearly justify the relevance of audit and inquiry committee in the management of co-operatives..

13. Week 13Module 3: Auditing and Policies

    • Unit 10: Procedures for Auditor's appointment · 3 hours

      Know who auditors are.. The procedure for the appointment of auditors.. What could lead to the termination of appointment of auditors..

    • Unit 11: Functions and Powers of Auditors · 3 hours

      Know the meaning of auditing in co-operative studies.. Identify the types of auditors in the internal financial management of the Co-operative societies.. Know the various functions and powers of the auditors.