1. Introduction

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1.1 This governance manual is intended to be read in conjunction with the First and Second Schedules to the Model Lease for Community Schools, instruments and articles of management for Comprehensive Schools or the lease actually executed in the case of the individual school as appropriate.

The First and Second Schedules to the Model Lease for Community Schools are under review at present.

1.2 It is intended to serve as a manual for Boards of Management and Principals of Community and Comprehensive Schools as well as for the staff of the Department.

1.3 This Manual is applicable to all areas of the school's operations including activities not funded by the Department or otherwise within the purview of the Department.

1.4 The operation of this manual will be kept under review with a view to making any necessary amendments in the light of experience.

1.5 This manual is effective from 1st September 2016.

Any enquiries in relation to this manual may be forwarded to the address below.

Schools Division Financial

Department of Education & Skills

Cornamaddy

Athlone

Co. Westmeath

Eircode: N37X659

E-mail ccfinancial@education.gov.ie