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The following diagram is a visual representation of the organisational structure and delegation of powers throughout a School. At the top, the School’s constitutional structure is made up of its Members, whose liability is limited to a nominal Guarantee under the School’s founding document. |
8. Structure of the school and delegation of powers The practical governance and policy-making of the School is delegated to the School Board. The School Board is effectively led by the Chair. The Board may also wish to establish a number of Committees to maximise efficiency and effectiveness. The day-to-day management and operations of the School are delegated from the Board to the Principal.
It is an essential aspect of good governance that clear boundaries exist between the overall governance of the School, which is the responsibility of the Board, and the day-to-day management of the School, which is the responsibility of the Principal and senior management team. It is pivotal to organisational success and efficiency that the Board does not impose on the duties and authority of the Principal, and vice versa. The success of the School depends largely on the relationships that exist between the School’s key personnel.
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Governance Guidelines Applying principles of good governance to schools Primary legislation governing schools Funding and operating agreement Structure of the school and delegation of powers The key roles of the school board and its members Legal obligations and potential liability of board members Constitution of the board and selection of board members Orientation and ongoing education for board members Legal obligations of the chair The key roles of the principal Compliance and risk management Establishing committees on the board Appendix 1 – selection process Appendix 2 – board skills matrix Appendix 3 – performance management
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