Section 5: Functions of Authority

5. Functions of Authority The Authority shall have such functions as may be necessary to effectively further its objects and shall, in particular – (a) advise or assist in the setting up of pension schemes for the staff of secondary and pre-vocational schools; (b) collect all necessary data in order to enable the Authority to carry out its objects; (c) deal with matters relating to secondary and pre-vocational schools, their managers, rectors and members of teaching and non-teaching staff; (d) formulate appropriate policies, make rules, issue guidelines and directives, and set standards and conditions – (i) for promoting and enhancing quality education in secondary schools; (ii) for the registration of secondary and pre-vocational schools; (iii) for ensuring efficiency and transparency in the manner in which grants are used by secondary and pre-vocational schools; Acts 2016 379 (iv) for the admission, transfer and discipline of students of secondary and pre-vocational schools; or (v) that are incidental or conducive to the attainment of its objects; (e) undertake inspection and periodic quality audits in academic, infrastructural and other areas related to school management; (f) ensure that secondary and pre-vocational schools are managed in accordance with relevant laws, rules, guidelines, directives and standards; (g) carry out enquiries into complaints regarding secondary and pre-vocational schools and take necessary action or refer such complaints to appropriate authorities, as the case may be; and (h) provide educational counselling, career guidance and psychological support, as appropriate, to students of secondary and pre-vocational schools.