12 Questions
What is the main difference between a regular member and an associate member of a cooperative?
Regular members have voting rights, while associate members do not.
Under what circumstances can an associate member be considered a regular member of a cooperative?
By meeting the minimum requirements of regular membership and continuing to patronize the cooperative for two years.
What is the disqualification for government officers and employees regarding positions in a cooperative?
They can hold positions in cooperatives organized by other government officers or employees.
What rights and privileges do associate members have in a cooperative?
They are entitled to such rights and privileges as provided by the bylaws.
In case membership is refused or denied by the board of directors, to whom can an appeal be made?
General assembly
Who is eligible to use official time for attendance at cooperative activities in the discharge of their duties?
Government employees or officials
What is the consequence if the appeal committee fails to decide within the prescribed period on a membership application?
The application is deemed approved in favor of the applicant
What are the valid grounds for termination of membership in case of a member's death or insanity?
Death or insanity of an agrarian reform beneficiary-member only
Who has the authority to terminate membership in a cooperative for specific causes?
Board of directors
What is the eligibility requirement for an applicant to become a member after approval by the board of directors?
Payment to the cooperative as prescribed in the bylaws
What happens if the value of cooperative assets would be less than its debts after refunding a withdrawing member's share capital contribution?
The refund will not be made
"Who decides appeals on membership application within thirty (30) days upon receipt?"
"Appeal and grievance committee"
Study Notes
Cooperative Membership
- Regular members and associate members differ, with associate members having limited rights and privileges.
- An associate member can become a regular member when they fulfill the requirements for regular membership, which may include paying the full membership fee and meeting other specified conditions.
Membership Termination
- Government officers and employees are disqualified from holding certain positions in a cooperative.
- Membership can be terminated due to a member's death or insanity, with valid grounds including non-payment of dues, breach of contract, or engaging in activities detrimental to the cooperative.
Membership Application and Appeals
- If the board of directors refuses or denies membership, an appeal can be made to the appeal committee.
- The appeal committee must decide on a membership application within a prescribed period; if they fail to do so, the application will be deemed approved.
- The appeal committee decides appeals on membership applications within thirty (30) days upon receipt.
Membership Eligibility and Termination
- To become a member, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements, which are approved by the board of directors.
- The authority to terminate membership for specific causes lies with the cooperative's governing body.
- If a member withdraws, and the value of cooperative assets is less than its debts after refunding the member's share capital contribution, the cooperative bears the resulting deficit.
This quiz covers the different types of membership in a cooperative, including regular members and associate members. It discusses the criteria for each type and the corresponding rights and privileges.
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