ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Early Childhood Education Act
30. Composition of board of management
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
30. Composition of board of management
(1)The board of management shall consist of—(a)one person elected by the parents from each level within the education centre to represent parents of learners in the education centre;(b)one representative of the teaching staff in the education centre nominated by the teachers;(c)two persons with experience in matters of nutrition and social work relating to early childhood development and education nominated by the County Governor on the recommendation of the County Education Board;(d)one public officer nominated by the county executive committee member within the county;(e)one person living with disability to represent children with disabilities;(f)the head teacher of the education centre, who shall be an ex officio member; and(g)in the case of a sponsored education centre, one person nominated by the sponsor.(2)A person is qualified for nomination to the board of management if the person holds at least a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.(3)The head teacher to the education centre shall be the secretary to the board of management.(4)The board of management shall report to the County Education Board on the performance of its functions under this Act.(5)The members of the board of management shall, at their first meeting convened on such date as the County Education Board shall determine, appoint from amongst themselves, a person who shall be the Chairperson of the board of management.(6)The board of management may co-opt such persons not exceeding two in number to sit in the committee of the board, whose knowledge and skills are found necessary for the performance of the functions of the board.(7)The board of management shall conduct its affairs in accordance with the provisions of the Second Schedule.(8)Except as provided in the Second Schedule, the board of management may regulate its own procedure.