(1) Subject to subsection (2), the functions of a Board of Management in relation to the schools for which it is established are—
(a) to be responsible to the Minister for the management, control, operation and maintenance of the school;
(b) to receive, disburse and account for the expenditure of such sums as may be voted by Parliament for the operation of such schools;
(c) to review, modify if necessary, and approve the school plan prepared by the school administration for each school operated by it;
(d) to establish policies for the administration, management and operation of its schools, including a student attendance policy;
(e) to prepare reports, provide information, and perform any duties as may be required under this Act, its regulation and guidelines, or by the Minister;
(f) to arrange for the examination and investigation of—
(i) student progress,
(ii) order among and discipline of students,
(iii) the system of instruction,
(iv) mode of keeping school records, and
(v) conditions of buildings and premises;
(g) in consultation with the Chief Education Officer and the principal and staff, establish a procedure for resolving disputes between schools, parents and teachers;
(h) to make recommendations to the Minister with regard to any matter directly or indirectly affecting the school or the development of secondary education generally;
(i) to appoint where necessary committees consisting wholly or partly of members of the Board of Management; and
(j) to perform such other functions in relation to the school as the Minister requires or as may be prescribed by this Act or regulations made under this Act.
(2) In the performance of its functions under subsection (1)(a), (1)(c) and (1)(d), the Board of Management shall consult the Chief Education Officer.
(3) For the purpose of performing its function under subsection (1) (b) the Board of Management shall appoint a Bursar who shall be paid from the funds voted by Parliament.