Section 21REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6038, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES., Sec./Art. 21

Members. Each incorporator of a cooperative shall be a member thereof, but no other person may become a member thereof unless such other person agrees to use services furnished by the cooperative when made available by it. Membership in a cooperative shall not be transferable, except as provided in the by-laws. The by-laws may prescribe additional qualifications and limitations with respect to membership.

The provision of any law or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding, an officer or employee of the government shall be eligible for membership in any cooperative if he meets the qualifications therefor and he shall not be precluded from being elected to or holding any position therein, or from receiving such compensation or fee in relation thereto as may be authorized by the by-laws; Provided, That elective officers of the government, except barrio captains and councilors, shall be ineligible to become officers and/or directors of any cooperative. For this purpose, individual permission need not be obtained from the proper head of office; Provided, however, That this authority shall not be construed as a permit to the government officer or employee concerned to devote official time to the affairs of the cooperative.