Co-operatives Act, 2005 (Act No. 14 of 2005)

Schedules

Schedule 1 : Special Provisions Relating to Certain Kinds of Co-operatives

Part 2 : Worker Co-operatives

4. Termination of membership

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(1)Despite any other provisions of this Act, the constitution of a worker co-operative may give the board of directors the power to terminate the membership of a member if there is good reason to do so.

 

(2)Before terminating the membership of a member, the board of directors must give such member—
(a)notice that termination is contemplated;
(b)reasons for the proposed termination which, in the case of a member that has served a period of probation, must relate to the conduct or capacity of the member to carry out his or her duties, or to the operational requirements of the co-operative; and
(c)a right to be heard.

 

(3)A member whose membership is terminated by the board of directors has a right to appeal to a general meeting within the time limit set out in the constitution.

 

(4)A termination of the membership of a member by the board of directors is confirmed on appeal if the members, at a duly called general meeting, do not reverse the decision of the board of directors.

 

(5)If a general meeting is called to consider the appeal of a member whose membership is terminated and a quorum of members is not present, the decision of the board of directors is confirmed.