Paragraph 2 Elected members

(1)

Only registered teachers are eligible to be elected members.

(2)

The GTCS must make and publish an election scheme to govern the election of the 19 elected members.

(3)

The election scheme may, in particular, make provision about—

(a)

the appointment of a returning officer and of such staff as may be necessary;

(b)

the appointment of an independent scrutineer;

(c)

the powers of a returning officer or independent scrutineer;

(d)

the establishment of a roll of electors consisting of all registered teachers;

(e)

the giving of notice of the holding of an election;

(f)

the eligibility of candidates and electors;

(g)

the nomination of candidates;

(h)

the conduct of an election;

(i)

the election system;

(j)

the election count; and

(k)

the giving of notice of the results of an election.

(4)

Before making or varying the election scheme the GTCS must—

(a)

consult—

(i)

registered teachers or their representatives; and

(ii)

those persons appearing to it have an interest; and

(b)

have regard to any views expressed by those consulted.