SCHOOL EDUCATION ACT 1999 - SECT 143

SCHOOL EDUCATION ACT 1999 - SECT 143

143 .         Objects of and limits on associations

        (1)         The objects of an association are to promote the interests of the school or group of schools for which it is formed through —

            (a)         cooperation between parents, teachers, students and members of the general community; and

            (b)         assisting in the provision of resources, facilities and amenities for the school or schools; and

            (c)         the fostering of community interest in educational matters.

        (2)         An association cannot —

            (a)         intervene in the control or management of a school; or

            (b)         intervene in the educational instruction of students; or

            (c)         exercise authority over teaching staff or other persons employed at the school.

        (3)         An association is not to expend its funds that are in excess of administrative costs otherwise than for the benefit of students at a government school.

        (4)         The constitution of an association must at all times be consistent with this section.