Agendas, minutes and documents relating to Finance and General Purposes Committee Meetings.
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Functions
A: Functions to be performed on behalf and in the name of the Board
- To consider and approve all public tenders (including tenders for meals facilities in voluntary schools), contracts and accounts.
- To approve payments made for works and supplies completed without tender.
- To consider and approve the appointment of consultants.
B: Functions where the Committee is required to investigate and to report and/or recommend to the Board -
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To consider and make recommendations to the Board on Financial Estimates - Recurrent and Capital, including issues relating to LMS Schemes.*
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To make recommendations on the acquisition and disposal of sites and premises.
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To monitor the implementation of Board decisions regarding the provision of new buildings and extensions and/or improvements to existing buildings.
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To make recommendations on the purchase, leasing, letting, maintenance and equipment for Board premises.
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To consider issues relating to Payments to Members.
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To consider, and make recommendations on recruitment, salaries and conditions of service of Board staff (other than teachers).
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To consider, amend and make recommendations on the following schemes:
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To consider and make recommendations on all aspects of the provision of Home to School Transport and recoupment of travelling expenses.
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To consider and make recommendations on requests for grant aid (not dealt elsewhere).
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To consider and matters referred by the Board for special consideration and report.
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The Committee may appoint such sub-committees or working parties as it considers appropriate.
*Where LMS Schemes have delegated responsibility to Boards of Governors, it is the role of the Committee to provide a framework within which Governors can operate efficiently and effectively.
