<P> By law, governing bodies meet at least three times every year, as a Full Governing Body, where the ongoing business of committees, the governing body and the school are discussed, reported on and where decisions are taken by a majority vote . Most of the work of governors, however, is done at committee level . </P> <P> The Governing Body is led by the Chair, elected by the Governing Body from within its membership, though anyone who works at the school cannot stand for the office . Since 1 September 2003, the term of office for the Chair can be set to more than one year . The Chair is supported in their work by one or more Vice Chairs, who may be delegated certain tasks or responsibilities . Certain tasks, including signing off the school budget, can only be done by the Chair . The process for election of chair and vice-chair and their term of office should be laid down in the governing body's standing orders . </P> <P> The full Governing Body can remove the Chair and / or Vice Chair by a majority vote of no confidence . </P> <P> The governors are supported in their work by a clerk to the governing body . In many schools this role is combined with that of bursar or administrative officer, although they may also be employed solely in a clerking role . In some areas clerking services may be provided by the local authority . The clerk is remunerated for their work . </P>

Role of a school governor in a primary school