Functions of parent consultative group
117 Functions of parent consultative group
A parent consultative group has the following functions:
(a) to promote the interests of the Government school or schools for which the group is established;
(b) to develop and maintain community interest in educational matters;
(c) if requested by the principal of the Government school or any of the Government schools for which the group is established – to provide advice and recommendations about:
any issue relating to students enrolled in the school; or
the general operation and management of the school.
To avoid doubt, a parent consultative group does not have power:
(a) in relation to the control or management of the Government school or any of the Government schools for which the group is established; or
to intervene in the educational instruction of students; or
(c) to exercise authority over teachers or other staff employed by the Government school or any of the Government schools for which the group is established; or
in relation to school financial matters; or
to perform any function of a school representative body.
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