4. Co-operative societies which may be registered

Terms defined in s 2

• co-operative principles

  co-operative principles

  Defined · s 2

  “co-operative principles” includes— (a) voluntary and open membership; (b) democratic member control; (c) member economic participation; (d) autonomy and independence; (e) education, training and information; (f) co-operation among co-operative society; and (g) concern for community;

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• co-operative society

  co-operative society

  Defined · s 2

  “co-operative society” means an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically controlled enterprise which is registered under this Act;

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• primary co-operative society

  primary co-operative society

  Defined · s 2

  “primary co-operative society” means a co-operative society as provided for under subsection 4(1);

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• secondary co-operative society

  secondary co-operative society

  Defined · s 2

  “secondary co-operative society” means a co-operative society as provided for under subsection 4(2);

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• tertiary co-operative society

  tertiary co-operative society

  Defined · s 2

  “tertiary co-operative society” means a co-operative society as provided for under subsection 4(3). Co-operative Societies 17

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