Section 2nd in The Orissa Self-Help Co-operatives Act, 2001
2nd. Principles : Democratic Member Control
Co-operatives are democratic organisations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting their policies and making decisions. Men and women serving as elected representatives are accountable to membership. In primary Co-operatives members have equal voting rights (one member, one vote), and Co-operatives at other levels are also organised in a democratic manner.
