Section 16(2)(iv) in The Orissa Co-operative Societies Rules, 1965
(iv)in case of a [local authority] [Substituted vide Orissa Gazette Extraordinary No. 500, dated 23.4.1997.] the Orissa Khadi and Village Industries Board or any other body corporate, the application for membership is accompanied by a resolution of the body concerned authorising it to apply for such membership.