In order to be binding, provisions on the following matters must be included in the articles of association:
creation of the cooperative’s nominal capital by means of cooperative shares (share certificates);
contributions in kind to the cooperative’s nominal capital, the nature and imputed value thereof and the requirements pertaining to the person of the contributor;
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accession to the cooperative and loss of membership, where such rules differ from the statutory provisions;
members’ personal liability and their liability to make additional contributions and an obligation for members to make cash or other contributions and the nature and amount thereof;
the organisation and representation of the cooperative, amendment of its articles of association and the adoption of resolutions by the general assembly, where such rules differ from the statutory provisions;
restrictions on or extensions of the exercise of members’ right to vote;
the calculation and allocation of balance sheet profit and the liquidation surplus.