Section 6Part 2 — DUTIES OF MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR EDUCATION, AND DUTIES OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES
Director of the Department of Education Services
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There shall be appointed a Director of the Department of Education Services who shall —
ensure that Government schools are administered in a proper and efficient manner;
develop administrative principles and procedures for implementing national policies in the Government school system;
develop and direct training, including induction, of all professional personnel in the Government school system;
advise the Minister and the Chief Officer on matters affecting education;
ensure that Government school premises, property and stock are protected against improper use;
submit reports on matters relating to performance management of teachers in the Government school system;
ensure the observance of this Act and the regulations pertaining to the conduct of Government schools; and
perform such other duties under this Act as the Chief Officer may from time to time assign to the Director of the Department of Education Services.
The Director of the Department of Education Services may, by written instrument, delegate to a school leader any of the Director's functions under subsection (1)(a), (b), (c), (e) and (g).
A delegation under subsection (2) is revocable at will and does not prevent the exercise by the Director of the Department of Education Services of any function so delegated.
The Cabinet may make regulations —
making any additional provisions in relation to the form and purpose of the executive decision making authority of the Director of the Department of Education Services; and
establishing the form and purpose of any executive decision making authorities relating to the governance of Government schools and associated facilities.