Co-operative Banks Act, 2007 (Act No. 40 of 2007)

Rules

Rules for Representative Bodies and Support Organisations

Schedules

Schedule 2 : Forms

Part C : Support Organisations

Form-SOF1

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FORM-SOF1

APPLICATION FORM FOR PROPOSED SUPPORT ORGANISATION

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APPLICATION FOR CONTINUED REGISTRATION AS SUPPORT ORGANISATION

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Tick appropriate application

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF FORM

(a)	Write, typewrite or print in legible characters with deep permanent black ink, and lodge one set of the documents (of international size A4) with the Agency.

(b)	The application form and every page of every document submitted must be signed by the executive officer of the proposed Support Organization.

(c)	An application, which does not comply with the requirements of the Act, the Regulations or these Rules, or the notes on this Form, may be rejected.

(d)	Provide explanation and motivation in respect of any of the required documentation listed below which is not submitted.

CIPC registered name:

CIPC registration number:

Relevant Act under which the registration was done:

Number of co-operative banks and/or co-operative financial institutions currently supported:

Postal address of Support Organisation

Physical address of Support Organisation

Village/Suburb:

Town/City:

Province:

I confirm to the best of my knowledge and belief that the information submitted in terms of this application is true and correct.

Signed at ................................ on this ......... day of ..................................... 2 .........

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Print Name:

Executive officer of the proposed Support Organisation

Complete where available:

Contact telephone Nos of executive officer and directors

Contact name

Contact number

Position

Fax No.

E-mail Address

Website address

The following documents are attached to this application:

Attached

(Mark with an X)

Reference to the Act

(1)	Copies of support agreements entered between more than one cooperative banks and/or co-operative financial institutions;

S.36(2)(a)

(2)	Documentary proof that the Support Organisation has the prerequisite experience, knowledge, qualifications and competence to give effect to its obligations in terms of the support agreements;(attach directors' CVs)

S.36(2)(b)

(3)	A business plan (include human, financial and operational capacity to function efficiently and competently);

S.36(2)(c) & (d)

(4)	Certified copy of its certificate of registration as a co-operative under the Co-operatives Act;

S.32(d)

(5)	A certified copy of its constitution;

S.32(e)

(6)	A list of its members and its directors; and

S.32(f)

(7)	Proof of payment of the application fee ;

S.36(2)(g)

(8)	List of co-operative banks and/or co-operative financial institutions which support agreement is provided for (Names and CIPC registration numbers).

S.37(a)

I confirm to the best of my knowledge and belief, that the information submitted in terms of this application is correct.

Signed at ...............................on this ..........day of ..................................... 2............

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Print Name:

Executive officer of the proposed Representative Body