9Maximum number of students eligible for general recurrent funding

9 Maximum number of students eligible for general recurrent funding

(1) Where the Minister varies the list under subsection 8(10) or (12) in relation to a school, the Minister may, by determination in writing, vary the list by:

(a) specifying in the list in relation to the school or to a location in respect of which the school is included in the list a maximum number of students eligible for general recurrent funding; or

(b) if such a maximum number is already specified in the list—varying that number.

(2) If:

(a) an approved authority makes a change to which section 8 applies in relation to a school; and

(b) the authority did not, whether or not under this Act but before the commencement of the period that is the notification period under that section, notify the Minister, in the manner specified in subsection 8(4), of the proposed change;

the Minister may, by determination in writing, vary the list by:

(c) specifying in the list in relation to the school or to a location in respect of which the school is included in the list a maximum number of students eligible for general recurrent funding; or

(d) if such a maximum number is already specified in the list—varying that number.

(3) Where the Minister makes a determination under this section, the Minister shall notify the relevant approved authority of the decision. (4) A variation of the list under this section may be expressed to take effect from a day before the day on which the determination was made.