Section 92692 Of Chapter 7. The Center For Cooperatives From California Education Code >> Division 9. >> Title 3. >> Part 57. >> Chapter 7.
92692
. It is the intent of the Legislature that the center be
operated by the University of California to do the following:
(a) Assist cooperatives in the state through the provision of the
following:
(1) Board management and staff training.
(2) Technical assistance regarding startups, ongoing operations,
membership development, and new initiatives.
(3) Advice regarding capitalization, marketing, merchandising,
business, economic development, and financial management strategies.
(b) Serve as a catalyst between the Land Grant University, other
higher education programs, and cooperative leaders in the development
and support of education, research, and public outreach programs of
direct benefit and interest to cooperatives and their members.
(c) Provide access to market development and changes through
industry focused knowledge to the boards, officers, committees,
management, and staffs of cooperatives.
(d) Strengthen the capacity of California's cooperatives to
compete effectively and therefore, create employment opportunities
for both the rural and urban population in California.