The Ordinance clearly defines the respective functions and powers of a sponsoring body and an IMC, provides better civil liabiity protection to managers and allows greatly flexibility in the daily operation of an IMC.
Functions and Powers
Sponsoring Body
IMC
setting the vision and mission for the school
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drafting the constitution of the IMC
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giving general directions to the IMC in the formulation of education policies of the school
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overseeing the performance of the IMC
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deciding the mode of receiving government aid
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issuing guidelines for raising funds and entering into contracts involving funds other than funds received from the Government
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deploy principals and teachers among the sponsored schools under certain circumstances
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managing school
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formulating education policies of the school in accordance with the vision and mission set by the sponsoring body
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accounting to the Permanent Secretary and the sponsoring body for the performance of the school
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ensuring that the mission of the school is carried out
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planning and managing financial and human resources of the school
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ensuring that the education of the pupils is promoted in a proper manner
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school planning and self-improvement of the school
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employ such teaching staff and non-teaching staff as it thinks fit and determine their terms and conditions of service