Draft — not yet finally notified. Once officially notified, your society must formally adopt these bye-laws via a resolution passed in its General Body Meeting (GBM) before they replace your existing 2014 bye-laws. This draft has been shared by the Co-operative Department for public consultation — you can submit suggestions via email at coophsgmodelbyelaws@gmail.com before the deadline of 27th August 2026.
Business of the First General Body Meeting
(a) The following business shall be transacted at the First General Body Meeting:—
i. Election of a Chairperson for the meeting;
ii. Admission of new Members, other than the promoters, who have applied for membership;
iii. Consideration and approval of the Statement of Accounts prepared by the Chief Promoter as on a date not earlier than fourteen days prior to the meeting;
iv. Constitution of a Provisional Committee until regular elections are held;
v. Fixing the limit up to which funds may be borrowed;
vi. Authorising the Committee to take steps for conveyance of right, title and interest in the property in the name of the Society;
vii. Appointment of Internal Auditor, if required, and fixation of remuneration;
viii. Authorising a Member of the Provisional Committee to convene the first meeting of the Committee;
ix. Consideration of affiliation of the Society to the District Housing Federation or other institutions;
x. Any other matter with the permission of the Chair, not requiring special notice.
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