Self-Governing Schools etc. (Scotland) Act 1989

Proceedings

8 The articles of constitution for a school may make provision as to the meetings and proceedings of the board of management.

9 The provision that may be made by virtue of paragraph 8 above includes in particular provision—

(a) as to the election of a chairman and vice-chairman;

(b) as to the establishment, constitution, meetings and proceedings of committees;

(c) for the delegation of functions of the board of management in such circumstances as may be specified in the articles of constitution to committees established by the board or to any member of the board;

(d) as to the procedure (including any quorum) when business is transacted by members of a particular category; and

(e) as to the procedure for the election of members of the board of management and for the determination of any question arising in connection with, or matters relating to, any such elections;

and the provision mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above may provide for a committee to include persons who are not members of the board of management.