sec.121Functions of an association

sec.121 Functions of an association

An association has the following functions— fostering community interest in educational matters; trying to bring about closer cooperation between— for an association formed for a State school—the parents of children attending the school and other members of the community, staff members of the school and students of the school; or for an association formed for an educational institution established under section 14 —members of the community and staff members of the institution; if asked by the principal of the State instructional institution for which it is formed or of its own volition—giving advice and recommendations to the principal about issues relating to persons who receive educational instruction at the institution; if asked by the principal of the State instructional institution for which it is formed or of its own volition—giving advice and recommendations to the principal about the general operations and management of the institution; giving, or assisting in the giving of, financial or other resources or services for the benefit of persons who receive educational instruction at the State instructional institution for which it is formed; performing any other functions, not inconsistent with this Act, as the Minister decides. In the performance of its functions, an association must comply with this Act and any written directions the Minister may give the association about— complying with departmental policies that apply to associations; or a matter relevant to the performance of its functions. s 121 amd 2006 No. 39 s 512 (2) sch 2 (sec.121-ssec.1) An association has the following functions— fostering community interest in educational matters; trying to bring about closer cooperation between— for an association formed for a State school—the parents of children attending the school and other members of the community, staff members of the school and students of the school; or for an association formed for an educational institution established under section 14 —members of the community and staff members of the institution; if asked by the principal of the State instructional institution for which it is formed or of its own volition—giving advice and recommendations to the principal about issues relating to persons who receive educational instruction at the institution; if asked by the principal of the State instructional institution for which it is formed or of its own volition—giving advice and recommendations to the principal about the general operations and management of the institution; giving, or assisting in the giving of, financial or other resources or services for the benefit of persons who receive educational instruction at the State instructional institution for which it is formed; performing any other functions, not inconsistent with this Act, as the Minister decides. (sec.121-ssec.2) In the performance of its functions, an association must comply with this Act and any written directions the Minister may give the association about— complying with departmental policies that apply to associations; or a matter relevant to the performance of its functions.