31Non‑government representative bodies

31 Non‑government representative bodies

(1) For the purposes of paragraph 93(2)(b) of the Act, a non‑government representative body for a school must spend, or commit to spend, financial assistance that is payable to the body under Division 4 of Part 5 of the Act (funding for non‑government representative bodies): (a) for the purpose of supporting school education; and (b) in accordance with the Non‑Government Reform Support Fund Guidelines; and (c) in accordance with the Choice and Affordability Fund Guidelines; and (d) if: (i) there is a written arrangement between the Secretary and the non‑government representative body relating to financial assistance payable to the body under that Division; and (ii) the Minister has, by legislative instrument, determined that financial assistance must be spent in accordance with that arrangement; in accordance with that arrangement; and (e) in accordance with any written directions of the Minister. (2) Any interest earned on the financial assistance must be spent, or committed to be spent, in the same way as the financial assistance.