General body

(1) There shall be a general body for every co-operative consisting of all the members of such co-operative. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the articles of association of a co-operative, the ultimate power of a co-operative shall vest in the general body of its members : Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall affect the exercise by the Board or any other authority of a co-operative of any power conferred on such Board or such other authority by this Act. (3) Any function or responsibility, falling within the scope of a co-operative as a legal entity, which has not been specifically entrusted by this Act or the articles of association, to any of the several authorities within the co-operative, may be dealt with by the general body, on a reference by the board of Directors.