Functions of apex society

An apex society may, for servicing its constituents and in accordance with its bye-laws, perform the following functions, namely--- (a) to take measures for the observance of co-operative principles; (b) to promote and organize co-operative societies and for this purposes frame model bye-laws, issue guidelines for making regulations and policies for consideration; (c) to provide co-operative training, education and information and promote co-operative principles; (d) to undertake research and evaluation and assist in preparation of perspective development plans of member co-operative societies; (e) to promote harmonies relations amongst member co-operative societies; (f) to represent the interest of member co-operative societies and to make efforts for policies and legislation favorable to co-operative societies;