School councils play an important role in Victorian government schools. The Department has developed a range of polices, guidelines and resources to support existing and prospective school councillors to understand their roles, responsibilities and school council processes. School Council — Powers and Functions
Outlines school council’s role by explaining their legislated powers, duties and functions.
Outlines the requirements under the constituting Order relating to the total size of a school council, and the size and type of school council membership categories.
This policy also provides information on:
school council office bearers, such as Executive Officer, President, Treasurer
the terms of office for school council members and office bearers, and
how to change the size and composition of a school council
Provides policy and guidance for school councils on employment of staff, including pre-employment requirements, conditions of employment, grievances, payroll and record keeping.