3.

The Function and the Limitations in the Exercise of Authority

of the School Governing Council and the Functions of the

School Head in the School Governing Council

Governance in schools is the responsibility of the Council

whose function and roles are directed by the SGC Constitution and

By-laws and the Code of Practice (These are fully detailed in the

Appendix 1.1).

3.1 Function of the School Governing Council

The School Governing Council determines the general

policies of the school on:

Student welfare, discipline and well-being

Development and Implementation of the School

of

Improvement Plan

Monitoring and Evaluation of the SIP Implementation

Reporting progress of SIP Implementation to the SDS

and the community

Management of Council resources

The authority of the School Governing Council is

exercised in accordancee with government legislation

administrative instructions and the Council Constitution and

By-laws

3.2 Limitations of the School Governing Council in the

Exercise of Its Authority

It shall not directly manage the schools as that is the

responsibility of the School Head.

The power and responsibilities of the School Governing

Council shall be lodged in the School Governing Council

acting as one body and not with the individual members.

.It shall act through the School Head in the conduct of its

affairs and shall not act on its own in any financiai

transactions involving the school.

It shall not enter into or be bound by any contractual

transactions for and in-behalf of the school unless

authorized for such purpose in its Constitution and By-

laws

All decisions of the School Governing Council shall

conform to existing laws and policies and regulations of

the Department of Education. It shall conduct its affairs in

keeping with the school's decision-making processes. It

shall adopt a Constitution and By-laws to guide its

its

decisions.

3.3 Functions of the School Head in the School Governing

Council

The functions of the School Head in the School Governing

Council are to:

establish school and community networks and encourage

the active involvement of school community stakeholders

in school improvement processes and

serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Council