Determination of proposals
11.—(1) The governing body must within 3 months after the publication of the proposals under regulation 9 determine whether to—
(a)approve the proposals without modification,
(b)approve the proposals in accordance with regulation 12 (modification of proposals), or
(c)subject to paragraph (2), reject the proposals.
(2) Despite regulations 12(1) and (2) of the Procedures Regulations, the governing body may not reject proposals published pursuant to regulation 5(2) above, unless two thirds or more of the governors indicate that they are in favour of such rejection either by—
(a)being present and voting at the meeting of the governing body at which the proposals are to be determined, or
(b)if a governor is unable to attend such meeting, notifying the clerk in writing of their vote before the date of the meeting.
(3) The governing body must notify the Secretary of State, the trustees and the local education authority of their determination made under paragraph (1).