[123-A. An apex society may, for servicing its constituents and in accordance with its bye-laws, perform the following functions, namely:-
(a) to take measures for the observance of co-operative principles;
(b) to promote and organize co-operative societies and for this purpose frame model bye-laws, issue guide lines for making regulations sand policies for consideration ;
(c) to provide co-operative training, education and information and promote co-operative principles ;
(d) to undertake research and evaluation and assist in preparation of perspective development plans of member co-operative societies ;
(e) to promote harmonious relations amongst member cooperative societies ;
(f) to represent the interest of member co-operative societies and to make efforts for policies and legislation favorable to co-operative societies ;
(g) to undertake business services on behalf of its members ;
(h) to provide co-operation and management of development services to member co-operative societies including participation in board meetings where such member societies are invited ;]
(i) to assist member co-operative societies in regular conduct of general meetings ;
(j) to evolve code of conduct for its members ;
(k) to evolve viability norms for its members ;
(i) to provide legal aid and advice to its members ;
(m) to provide any other service in the interest of its
members.]