Apex society

(1) The Apex society may, for servicing its constituents and in accordance with its byelaws, perform the following functions:- (a) safeguard the observance of the co-operative principles; (b) promote and organize co-operative societies and for this purposes, frame model byelaws and guidelines for making various regulation and policies for consideration by the societies; (c) provide co-operative training, education and information, and propagate co-operative principles; (d) undertake research and evaluation and assist in preparation of perspective development plans of member societies; (e) promote harmonious relations between member societies; (f) help member societies in the settlement of disputes among themselves and between a society and its members; (g) represent the interest of member societies and lobby for policies and legislation favorable to societies; (h) undertake business services on behalf of its members; (i) provide co-operation and management of development services to member societies including participation in board meetings where member societies are invited; (j) ensure timely conduct of annual audit in member societies; (k) ensure timely conduct of elections in member societies; (l) assist member societies in regular conduct of general meetings; (m) evolve code of conduct for observance by member societies; (n) evolve viability norms for member societies; (o) provide legal aid and advice to member societies; (p) provide any other service in the interest of member societies.