A Government Commissioner is appointed by the Minister for the Economy to each cooperative bank.
The Government Commissioner attends all meetings of the Board of Directors or the Supervisory Board, the Management Board and the committees set up within the Boards, as well as all meetings of the General Meeting of Members. It may request access to all company documents. It may veto any decision that is contrary to the company’s Articles of Association or to the laws and regulations in force. Within eight days, the company may appeal against the Government Commissioner’s decision to the Minister for the Economy, who is required to give a ruling within fifteen days. Failing this, the veto is lifted.
The Government Commissioner has the same powers in respect of companies controlled by the cooperative bank.