By-Laws & Operations
The School Council By-laws are essential for defining how the Humewood School Council operates. These by-laws provide clarity and transparency, ensuring that the council’s processes remain consistent from year to year.
As mandated by the [Education Act Regulation 612/00] (https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/000612), every school council in Ontario is required to adopt a set of by-laws that meet certain criteria outlined in the Act. This ensures that each council adheres to a standardized approach, promoting accountability and effectiveness.
The Humewood School Council by-laws cover various important topics, including:
– School Council Membership and Composition: Defining who can be a member and how the council is structured.
– Terms of Office: Specifying the length of time members can serve on the council.
– Roles and Responsibilities: Clarifying the duties of different positions within the council, such as the chair, secretary, and treasurer.
– Decision-Making Processes: Outlining how decisions are made within the council, including voting procedures.
– Meeting Frequency and Requirements: Setting out how often the council meets and what is required for meetings to take place.
– Elections and Vacancy Procedures: Describing how elections are conducted and how any vacancies on the council are filled.
– Code of Ethics: Establishing ethical guidelines for council members to follow.
-Conflict Resolution Processes: Providing a framework for resolving disputes within the council.
For more detailed information on the rules governing school councils, you can refer to the [TDSB School Councils]page.
https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Community/How-to-Get-Involved/School-Councils
https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Community/How-to-Get-Involved/Fundraising
Other legislation, policies and guidelines
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/000612