SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 24 Categories of governors

Part I Introductory

Application

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1

This Schedule applies, in relation to the governing body of a grant-maintained school, for the purposes of Part III.

2

Part II of this Schedule applies for the purpose of determining who are to be the initial governors of a grant-maintained school.

3

Part III of this Schedule applies for the purpose of determining who are to be the governors of a grant-maintained school on and after the incorporation date.

General interpretation

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References to an initial governor are to any person who becomes a member of the governing body on the incorporation date.

3

References to a governor of an elected category are to a person who is a parent or teacher governor as defined by section 78(3) or (4) or is such a governor within the meaning of this Schedule.

4

In relation to any proposals for acquisition of grant-maintained status in respect of a school, a person who is a governor of an elected category on the existing governing body of the school is an eligible governor of that category if—

a

his term of office as a governor is due to end after the date of implementation of the proposals, and

b

he has notified the existing governing body that he is willing to serve on the proposed governing body and has not withdrawn that notification.