The School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (Commencement No. 7 and Saving and Transitional Provisions) Order 1999

Governors as trustees

11.—(1) In cases where the instrument of government for a maintained school is not made before 1st September 1999, the repeal of section 180 of the 1996 Act is without prejudice to the continuation as trustees of foundation governors and governors appointed by the local education authority or any minor authority, until the governing body is reconstituted under an instrument of government.

(2) In paragraph (1) “foundation governors and governors appointed by the local education authority or any minor authority”, is to be interpreted in accordance with the 1996 Act.