School Council

Chairperson

1. Convene and preside at all meetings of the Council;
2. Speak on behalf of the Council to the School Board, the community, the press, etc.;
3. Ensure that all the by-laws are being followed and that all the decisions of the Council are carried out;
4. Prepare an agenda for every meeting;
5. Be responsible for submitting an annual report to the School Board by July 15th following the end of the school year;
6. Receive all outside correspondence;
7. Ensure committees are taking action towards addressing their purpose;
8. Delegate responsibilities and ensure that they are carried out;
9. Ensure that the by-laws, vision, mission, goals and objectives are reviewed as necessary.

Vice-Chairperson

1. Assist the Chairperson in carrying out his or her duties when requested;
2. Assume the responsibilities of the Chairperson in his or her absence;
3. Assume other duties and responsibilities as determined by the Council.

Secretary

1. Take the minutes of all meetings of the Council;
2. Distribute the minutes prior to the next meeting;
3. Maintain a history of the minutes and make it available for inspection by parents or staff;
4. File the correspondence of the Council;
5. Assume other duties and responsibilities as determined by the Council.

Past-Executive

1. Have no specific duties but is invaluable as a resource person to provide continuity to the operations of the operations of the Council. The past-executive person may perform such duties as determined by the Council.