What officers, directors of cooperatives must know

MANILA, Philippines -  The Center for Global Best Practices will hold the premiere run of its pioneering seminar titled “The Law and IRR for Cooperations” on Sept. 15 & 16 at The Peninsula Manila, Makati City.

In compliance with the rules of the Cooperatives Code, embodied in Sec. 6 Rule 7 of the IRR effective June 15, 2010, all officers and board directors of cooperatives must undergo the mandatory and required training requirements in order for them to qualify for future elections.

This two-day seminar will focus on addressing the pressing needs of the officers, board directors, mediators and arbitrators of cooperatives. The program will also include an in-depth look at privileges.

In addition, essential issues and pointers on special types of cooperatives will be given.

For details and a complete list of seminars, you may log on to www.cgbp.org or call 842-7148/59 and 556-8968/69 or Cebu lines: (+63 32) 512-3106 or 07.

This special program will feature Niel Beni-Oni A. Santillan, executive director of the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA). His experience spans a total of 20 years in the organization both as a regular and an educator to many cooperatives in helping them comply with its regulatory requirements in order for them to continue to enjoy the many incentives available. His advocacy is growing the cooperative movement in the Philippines as a model of development and growth for the country and its economy.