6(1)Where—
(a)two or more schools have been, or are to be, discontinued, and
(b)the registered pupils at those schools, or a substantial number of those pupils, are expected to transfer to a new school,
the local education authority may provide for any of the governing bodies of the discontinued schools to appoint some or all of the temporary parent or teacher governors of the new school.
(2)No provision may be made under sub-paragraph (1) for the appointment of temporary parent or teacher governors of a new school which will be an aided school without the agreement of the promoters; and in the event of any disagreement between the authority and the promoters as to whether any such provision should be made, either of them may refer the matter to the Secretary of State.
(3)On a reference under sub-paragraph (2), the Secretary of State shall give such direction as he thinks fit.
(4)Before making any provision under sub-paragraph (1) for the appointment of temporary parent or teacher governors of a new school which will be a controlled school, the local education authority shall consult the promoters.