117Functions of parent consultative group

117 Functions of parent consultative group (1) A parent consultative group has the following functions: (a) to promote the interests of the Government school or schools for which the group is established;

Education Act 2015 65 (b) to develop and maintain community interest in educational matters; (c) if requested by the principal of the Government school or any of the Government schools for which the group is established – to provide advice and recommendations about: (i) any issue relating to students enrolled in the school; or (ii) the general operation and management of the school. (2) To avoid doubt, a parent consultative group does not have power: (a) in relation to the control or management of the Government school or any of the Government schools for which the group is established; or (b) to intervene in the educational instruction of students; or (c) to exercise authority over teachers or other staff employed by the Government school or any of the Government schools for which the group is established; or (d) in relation to school financial matters; or (e) to perform any function of a school representative body.