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| Mission & Objectives |
| History of Co-operatives |
| Mission
Statement |
| “To
promote and encourage the participation of St Lucians in co-operative
enterprises, thereby, fostering the development of viable indigenous
business institutions and the involvement of the membership in the
economic and social advancement of this community and the nation
through appropriate programmes and services within the framework
of existing legislation.” |
| The
Co-operative Department |
| In
1946 a cadre of 28 St Lucians pioneered the establishment of co-operatives
here, and on June 16th, 1948 an Ordinance No. 17 of 1946 promulgated
to provide the necessary legal status for co-operative societies
here in St Lucia.
In 1967, a Department of Co-operatives was established and the first Registrar of Co-operatives was appointed in the person of the late Harold F.C. Simmons. Authority The authority of the Department of Co-operatives transcends from the Government of St Lucia through instruments of legislation over the formation, registration and organisation, administration, financial operations, dissolution and liquidation of co-operatives societies, among others. Vision Statement The 21st Century vision of the Co-operative Department hopes for the evolution of a strong and vibrant Co-operative Movement in St Lucia; One which could look more into its own depth for the unification and strengthening of its purpose and ideals as it pursues a comparable and equitable position within the context of St Lucia’s economic and social development. |
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| Management
and Administration |
| This
Department is part of a wider structure, the Ministry of Labour
Relations Public Service and Co-operative, which is headed by the
Minister responsible for policy matters of the Ministry. The Ministry
is administratively supported by the Permanent Secretary (Chief
Officer), Deputy Permanent Secretary, Administrative Assistant and
other staff supported in execution of the functions and responsibilities
of the Ministry. |
| What
is a Co-operative? |
| A
Co-operative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily
to meet their common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations
through a jointly-owned democratically controlled enterprise. |
| Co-operative
Principles |
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