Co-operation · Class 12 Commerce
Ch 2Correspondence of the Secretary of Co-operative Society — Class 12 Co-operation, concept-first.
Every registered co-operative society is managed, in law, by its managing committee, but the day-to-day running of the office and the keeping of the society in touch with the outside world is entrusted to the secretary.
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The Secretary as the Correspondent of a Co-operative Society
The secretary is the chief executive and administrative officer of a registered co-operative society. He carries out the decisions of the managing committee and the general body, maintains the society's records and regis…
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The Secretary of a Co-operative Society and His Role as Correspondent
Every registered co-operative society is managed, in law, by its managing committee, but the day-to-day running of the office and the keeping of the society in touch with the outside world is entruste…
Meaning and Importance of Correspondence in a Co-operative Society
Correspondence means the exchange of information, requests, instructions, and decisions in writing between two parties.
Essentials of Good Correspondence and the Standard Form of a Letter and a Notice
Because every letter the secretary writes is an official act of the society, it must be drafted with care.
Correspondence with Members
A co-operative society exists for its members, and the largest part of the secretary's correspondence is with them.
Correspondence with the Managing Committee and Office-bearers
The managing committee is the elected body that directs the affairs of the society, and the secretary works under its supervision and control.
Correspondence with the Registrar and Other Statutory Authorities
A co-operative society lives under the supervision of the Registrar of Co-operative Societies, and a steady stream of written communication passes between the society and the Registrar's office.
Correspondence with Banks
A registered co-operative society, being a body corporate, keeps its money in a bank account operated in the society's name, and it may borrow from a bank or lend and invest as its business requires.
Correspondence with Auditors
The accounts of every co-operative society must be audited, and the audit of co-operative societies in Maharashtra is carried on within a framework supervised by the department of co-operation under t…
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- Q1Who is the secretary of a co-operative society? Explain his role as the correspondent of the society.Free
- Q2What is meant by correspondence? Explain the importance of correspondence in a co-operative society.Free
- Q3State and explain the essentials of good correspondence that the secretary should observe.Free
- Q4Explain the standard parts (structure) of a business letter written by the secretary of a co-operative society.Preview
- Q5Explain the correspondence of the secretary with the members of a co-operative society.Preview
- Q6Describe the correspondence of the secretary with the Registrar of Co-operative Societies and other statutory authorities.Preview
- Q7Explain the correspondence of the secretary with the bank of the co-operative society.Preview
- Q8Explain the correspondence of the secretary with the auditor of the co-operative society.Preview
- Q9Explain the correspondence of the secretary with the managing committee of the co-operative society.Preview
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- Q10The official correspondent of a co-operative society, who drafts and signs its letters and notices, is the: (a) chairman; (b) Registrar; (c)…Free
- Q11A written intimation of a general meeting stating the day, date, time, place, and agenda is called a: (a) circular; (b) notice; (c) rectific…Preview
- Q12The compliance report submitted by the society stating the action taken on the objections raised by the auditor is called the: (a) audit mem…Preview