To form a co-op, the minimum membership requirement of at least 5 persons or 2 institutional members, each of whom qualifies and is willing to take up membership.

A Pro-term Committee, comprising 3 or more members, needs to be set up.

This committee:

The proposed co-op ought to promote the economic/social interests of its members and/or the economic/social interests of the general public, in accordance with co-op principles; it should also have sufficient capital for the commencement of operations and have in place the required organisational and management structure to oversee the operations of the proposed co-op.

The Pro-term Committee is required to seek the Registrar’s comments and submit:

1. The Viability Statement

2.Individual members’ details, like: name, NRIC number and occupation

3. Draft By-laws for the Registrar’s approval, based on the requirements in the Schedule of the Co-operative Societies Act

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After obtaining the Registrar's comments, a Preliminary Meeting of at least 5 persons qualified for membership, is convened to:

1. Adopt the By-laws which have incorporated the Registry's) comments.

2. Pass the resolution to accept all the rights, duties and liabilities prescribed by the By-laws.

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Qualifications for membership

Upon registration, the Pro-term Committee shall continue to manage the affairs of the co-operative society, until the First Meeting of its members (which is held not later than 3 months after receipt of the Notice of registration). The business of the first meeting shall include the election of officers who shall serve until the first annual general meeting.