Western Visayas Transport Cooperative

Article I – General Provisions

Section 1. Title

This manual shall be known as the Membership Policy Manual of Western Visayas Transport Cooperative, hereinafter referred to as the “Cooperative.”

Section 2. Legal Basis

This manual is issued pursuant to Republic Act No. 9520, otherwise known as the Philippine Cooperative Code of 2008, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and the Model By-Laws for Multipurpose Cooperatives issued by the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA).

Section 3. Objectives

The objects of this manual are to:

1. Establish clear guidelines on membership requirements, rights, privileges, and responsibilities.
2. Promote active and sustained member participation in the Cooperative’s programs and services.
3. Provide procedures for admission, withdrawal, termination, and maintenance of membership records.
4. Ensure compliance with the law, CDA rules, and cooperative principles.

Article II – Membership Requirements

Section 1. Qualifications for Membership

Any person applying for membership must:

1. Be a Filipino citizen, at least 18 years old at the time of application.
2. Have the capacity to contract and meet the obligations of a member.
3. Be a resident or working within the area of operation of the Cooperative.
4. Be willing to accept the responsibilities of membership and abide by the by-laws,

policies, and decisions of the Cooperative.

• Pay the required membership fee and share capital subscription as prescribed by the Cooperative.
• Must be a member operator and/or driver of the Iloilo City-Loop Alliance of Jeepney, Operators and Drivers Association – ICLAJODA.

Section 2. Types of Membership

Associate Member – An individual who has no right to vote or be voted upon and is entitled only to such rights and privileges as provided in the by-laws. An associate member may become a regular member upon compliance with the requirements for regular membership.

Regular Member – An individual who has complied with all membership requirements, subscribed to and paid the minimum share capital, and is entitled to all the rights and privileges of membership.