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# How to file a director change for a primary co-operative

||| Director changes for primary co-operatives are not done via CIPC eServices and are a manual process.

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**Step 1**: Fill out the [CO-OP2 form](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CO-OP2-NEW.pdf) to reflect the changes in the board of directors. 

**Step 2**: In order to finalise the director change, send the CO-OP2 form and the following supporting documents to [Co-op2@cipc.co.za](Co-op2@cipc.co.za):
* Certified IDs for the directors affected by the change
* A mandate from the company if the changes are being made by a third party
* A signed special resolution of the minutes of the meeting. This resolution must be signed by either a Chairperson, Secretary, Officer or Manager
* An attendance register must be signed by all attendees
* A letter of resignation of a director in the case of a director's resignation
* A death certificate in the event of a deceased director

In the case that a director has been removed:
* A completed CO-OP2 form
* A signed special resolution. It must be evident that the director being removed was given the opportunity to make a presentation in the meeting.
* A statement outlining the reasons for the removal
* A signed minutes of the meeting stating the resolutions taken
* A signed attendance register of all attendees
* Certified IDs for the directors affected by the change

**Step 3**: CIPC will email the confirmation document once they've reviewed and approved the director change. 

**Please note**: IDs of director need to have been certified within the past 3 months of the change and the number of directors must at all times be within the minimum and maximum number of directors as specified in the constitution of the co-operative.