Cooperative Code Flashcards
an autonomous and duly registered association of persons with common bond of interest, who have voluntarily joined together
- achieve social, economic and cultural needs
- in accordance with universally cooperative principles
Cooperative
What are the cooperative principles
Democratic Member Control
Autonomy and Independence
Concern for Community
Voluntary and Open Membership
Member Economic Participation
Are cooperatives generally exempted to tax?
Yes.
How is cooperative created?
By operation of law. You let the cooperate code operate through filing by-law and articles of incorporation
It refers to the government agency created by Cooperative Code entrusted with the supervision and regulation of cooperatives in the Philippines
Cooperative Development Authority
Cooperative is subject to three types of audit. What are those?
Social, Performance and Financial Statements Audit
It refers to type of audit wherein the cooperative assesses its social impact an ethical performance vis-a-vis its stated mission, vision, goals and code of social responsibility
Social Audit
It is a type of cooperative that promotes cooperativism among its members and the public through socially-oriented projects, education and training, research and communication and other similar activities to reach out to its intended beneficiaries
Advocacy Cooperative
It is a type of cooperative that is organized for the primary purpose of engaging in saving and credit services and other financial services
Financial Service Cooperative
Pool Savings then render credit services
Credit Cooperative
Provide financial services to other cooperatives
Cooperative Bank
Provide financial services to other cooperative banks
Cooperative Bank
It is a type of cooperative the members of which are natural persons
Primary Cooperative
Members are primary cooperatives
Secondary Cooperative
Members are secondary cooperatives
Tertiary Cooperative
A purpose of cooperative. Yes or No.
To promote monopoly and restraint of trade
No.
Consists of cooperatives
Federation. Keyword is member cooperative
Consists of federation of cooperatives
Union. Ex, member organization, member association
Qualifications of organizers or founders of a prospective cooperative
-fifteen or more natural persons
-all are filipino citizens
-residing or working in the intended area
- have a common bond of interest
xx age is not a requirement
What is the maximum foreign invest or ownership in a cooperative?
0%
formed and managed principally by minors with another registered cooperative
Laboratory Cooperative
a cooperative affiliated to a cooperative handled by minrs
Guardian Cooperative
Should organizers or founders of a laboratory be graduates?
No. It is not necessary for them to be high school graduates
What is the age bracket of a laboratory cooperative?
At least 7 years old but below 18 years old
What is the minimum years of operation of a single purpose cooperative in order to transform into a multi purpose OR single purpose to create a subsidiary?
at least two years of operations
It refers to the document that will be filed to CDA in order for the prospective cooperative to be created.
Articles of Cooperation
When shall the cooperative by-laws be filed to the CDA?
At the same time the Articles of Cooperation submitted to the CDA (similar with Cooperation)
What is the minimum prescriptive period to lapse from filing of application for registration as a new cooperative for the inaction of CDA to be considered an implied approval of the registration?
At least 60 days.
In SEC, there is no implied approval
What is the minimum prescriptive period to lapse from filing of application for amendment of articles of cooperation or bylaws for the inaction of CDA to be considered an implied approval of the amendment?
At least 30 days
What is the minimum subscribed shares before a prospective cooperative be registered with CDA
at least 25% of authorized share capital
In SEC, none
What is the minimum paid up capital?
At least 25% of the actual total subscription or 15,000 whichever is higher
In SEC, none
What is the voting requirement for registration or formation of an electric cooperative
at least 20% of all members in good standing
When does a cooperative formed and organized acquire juridical personality?
From the date of issuance of COR
What is the conclusive evidence and its due registration with CDA?
Certificate of Registration issued by CDA under official seal
What is the required vote for amendment of Articles of Cooperation of a Cooperative?
at least 2/3 of all members with voting rights
What is required vote for amendment of the provisions of By-Laws of a Cooperative
at least 2/3 of all members with voting rights
What is the nature of liability of a Cooperative?
Limited Liability
What is the maximum term of cooperative?
Life is indefinite. Unlimited renewal. 50 years
What is the period for renewal of a term of a cooperative?
within 5 years prior to the expiration of the term
In Corporation, within 3 years
What are the two types of members?
Regular and Associate
What type of member has voting rights and can buy common and preferred shares?
Regular Members
What type of member that has no voting rights and can only buy preferred shares?
Associate Members
What are the requirements for an associate become a regular member?
- met the minimum requirements of regular membership
- continues to patronize for at least 2 years
- signifies his intention to remain a member
What is required vote for the termination of a membership?
at least majority of all the member of the BOD of the cooperative
What is the minimum number of days of giving notice to the BOD before a member may withdraw his membership
60 days notice
What is the right of a withdrawing member of a coopearive?
Book Value per share, refund of share capital and all other interests
Ground for termination of a membership of a member in a primary cooperative?
Death and Insanity
Ground for termination of a membership of a member in a secondary or tertiary cooperative?
Insolvency or Dissolution
Extent of nature of liability of a member for the the debts to third person
liable up to the extent of his capital contribution
It shall be the highest policy making body of the cooperative and shall exercise such powers
General Assembly
What is the composition of General Assembly?
Regular members only = voting rights
What cannot be delegated by General Assembly to Board of Directors?
Approval of amendments of articles of cooperation
Elect or appoint members of the board and their removal
approve developmental plans of the cooperative