Cooperative Legislation

1. Define the functions and nature of cooperative legislation.
2. Discuss the history of cooperative legislation in Nigeria.
3. Explain the promotion and registration of cooperative organizations.
4. Analyze cooperative societies rules and the roles of general meetings and management committees.
5. Examine the preparation of bye-laws and their contents.

13 weeks, about 36 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: Nature and Concept of Cooperative Legislation · 2 hours

     Read Unit 1: Understand the nature and concept of cooperative legislation.. Define key terms like 'law' and 'cooperative legislation'.. Examine the role of cooperative bye-laws and principal legislation..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 2: Historical Antecedents of Cooperative Legislation in Nigeria · 2 hours

     Read Unit 2: Explore the historical antecedents of cooperative legislation in Nigeria.. Compare pre-independence and post-independence legislations.. Distinguish between cooperative legislations and various components..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Cooperative Legislation, Practice and Procedure · 2 hours

     Read Unit 3: Understand cooperative legislation, practice, and procedure.. Differentiate between direction, supervision, control, and execution.. List and explain the functions of the legislature in cooperative administration..

4. Week 4Module 1:

   • Unit 4: The Registrar of Cooperatives · 2 hours

     Read Unit 4: Study the role and functions of the Registrar of Cooperatives.. Understand the registers maintained by cooperative societies.. List the returns to be submitted to the Registrar..

5. Week 5Module 1:

   • Unit 5: Nature of and Provisions in the Regulations/Rules of Cooperative Societies · 2 hours

     Read Unit 5: Examine the nature and provisions in the regulations/rules of cooperative societies.. Explain the privileges of registered cooperative members.. Assess the rights, liabilities, and duties of cooperative society members..

   • Unit 6: Sources of Cooperative Laws in Nigeria · 2 hours

     Read Unit 6: Identify the sources of cooperative laws in Nigeria.. Discuss the meaning of terms used in legal contexts.. Enumerate the classes and theories of sources of law..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Registration of Cooperatives · 2 hours

     Read Unit 1: Understand the registration process of cooperatives.. Discuss the criteria for appointing a federal or state director of cooperatives.. List the types of societies that may register as cooperatives..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 2: Functions of Boards of Director in a Cooperative Organisation · 2 hours

     Read Unit 2: Examine the functions of Boards of Directors in a cooperative organization.. Discuss the qualifications of a director.. Explain the various functions of the board of directors..

8. Week 8Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Nature of General Meetings in a Cooperative Society · 2 hours

     Read Unit 3: Understand the nature of general meetings in a cooperative society.. Discuss how quorum is formed for general meetings.. Explain how voting is conducted at general meetings..

9. Week 9Module 2:

   • Unit 4: Nature of a Management Committee in a Cooperative Society · 2 hours

     Read Unit 4: Study the nature of a management committee in a cooperative society.. Discuss the relevance of management committees in running cooperatives.. Explain what could lead to the suppression of the management committee..

10. Week 10Module 2:

    • Unit 5: Roles of Management Committees · 2 hours

      Read Unit 5: Explore the roles of management committees.. Explain the term 'management committee'.. Identify and discuss the roles of the management committee of cooperative societies..

    • Unit 6: Composition of a Management Committee · 2 hours

      Read Unit 6: Understand the composition of a management committee.. Discuss the composition of the management committee of a cooperative society.. Appreciate the distinct roles of the key officers of the management committee..

11. Week 11Module 3:

    • Unit 1: Functions of the Officials of Management Committee · 2 hours

      Read Unit 1: Study the functions of the officials of the management committee.. Discuss the key officials of management committees.. Identify the functions of the officials of the management committees of cooperative societies..

    • Unit 2: Delegation of Management Committee Functions · 2 hours

      Read Unit 2: Understand the delegation of management committee functions.. Appreciate reasons for effective delegation of responsibilities.. Examine processes for choosing to delegate responsibilities..

12. Week 12Module 3:

    • Unit 3: Audit Inspection and Enquiry Committee · 2 hours

      Read Unit 3: Explore audit inspection and enquiry committee.. Define who an auditor is.. Enumerate and explain the duties and powers of auditors..

    • Unit 4: Procedures for Auditor's Appointment · 2 hours

      Read Unit 4: Study the procedures for auditors' appointment.. Describe who auditors are.. Explain the procedure for the appointment of auditors..

13. Week 13Module 3:

    • Unit 5: Functions and Powers of Auditors · 2 hours

      Read Unit 5: Examine the functions and powers of auditors.. Discuss the meaning of auditing in cooperative studies.. Identify the types of auditors in the internal financial management of cooperative societies..

    • Unit 6: Inquiry and Inspection of Cooperatives · 2 hours

      Read Unit 6: Understand inquiry and inspection of cooperative societies.. Describe how inquiry and inspection commences.. Explain the expenses of the inquiry..