Section 33(11)(c) in The Tamil Nadu Co-Operative Societies Act, 1983
(c)Save as otherwise provided in this Act or rules,-(i)the member of the board of a registered society shall be elected by the members of the registered society by secret ballot in such manner as may be prescribed;(ii)the office-bearers of a registered society shall be elected by the elected members of the board from among themselves by secret ballot in such manner as may be prescribed: