What is the role of board members and office bearers in co-operative societies?
The role of board members and office bearers in co-operative societies, as per the provided context, includes election, number and term of members, audit of accounts, convening general body meetings, providing information to members, submitting returns, determining offences and penalties, applying to multi-state co-operative societies and union territories, and managing continuance of existing laws. They are also responsible for the overall management and functioning of the co-operative society under their jurisdiction.