Question

Distinguish between the following:
Secretary of Non-profit association and Secretary of Co-operative society

Answer 1

S. No.	Secretary of Non-profit Association	Secretary of a Co-operative Society
1.	An elected member from among the members of the executive committee of a non-profit association or paid officer appointed to perform the duties of a secretary is called secretary of a non-profit association.	An elected member from among the members of the managing committee of a co-operative society or paid officer appointed to perform the duties of a secretary is called secretary of a co-Operative society.
2.	He is appointed by the managing committee of a nonprofit association.	He is appointed by the managing committee of a cooperative society.
3.	The qualifications of the secretary depend on the nature of its activity. He should have knowledge of English, accounting, banking operations, legal knowledge and current developments.	There has no prescribed qualifications. He should have a good knowledge of the Co-operative Societies Act and should be at least graduate.
4.	Usually he is a member of the managing committee. He may be working on small basis or honorarium basis.	He may be a member of the society working in an honorary capacity or may be an outsider appointed on a salary basis.
5.	His duties and responsibilities are governed by the rules laid down by the managing committee of the association.	His duties and responsibilities are governed by the Co-operative Societies Act, 1960 and the by-laws of the society.
6.	To assist or help the managing committee in promoting the activities of the non-profit association.	To assist or help managing committee in its official work and to safeguard and protect the common interest of the members of society.