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RA 6938 (Cooperative Code of the Philippines) Article 47

RA 6938 (Cooperative Code of the Philippines) Article 47

Compensation.

Article 47

ART. 47. Compensation. — (1) In the absence of any provision in the bylaws fixing their compensation, the directors shall not receive any compensation except for reasonable per diems: Provided, That any compensation other than per diems may be granted to directors by a majority vote of the members with voting rights at a regular or special general assembly meeting specifically called for the purpose: Provided, further, That no additional compensation other than per diems shall be paid during the first year of existence of any cooperative. (2) The compensation of officers of the cooperative as well as the members of the committees created pursuant to this Code or its bylaws may be fixed in the bylaws. (3) Unless already fixed in the bylaws, the compensation of all other employees shall be determined by the board of directors.

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