s 13 Power to federate
13.—(1) Societies may form secondary societies and an apex organisation. (2) The functions of an apex organisation are as follows:(a) to give such assistance and advice in the formation, organisation and operation of societies as will enable the societies to comply with the provisions of this Act and the Rules; (b) to provide, organise and supervise effective centralised services for co‑operative education and training, supplies, marketing, banking, transport, accounting, audit, consultancy and such other services as may be necessary for societies; (c) to promote good governance standards in societies; (d) to carry out such other functions or duties as may be conferred on the apex organisation by this Act or the Rules.[3/2018]