Explanatory note

These Regulations make provision for allowances to be paid to governors and associate members of governing bodies by the governing bodies of maintained schools which have delegated budgets. Travel expenses must be paid at a rate not exceeding the maximum level of the Inland Revenue Authorised Mileage Rate. Other expenses must be paid on provision of a receipt at a rate determined by the governing body, and will be limited to the amount shown on the receipt.

The Regulations also make provision for allowances to be paid by the local education authority to the following: governors of a maintained school which does not have a delegated budget, and persons appointed to represent the local education authority at an institution providing higher education or further education (or both), or on the governing body of an independent school or non-maintained special school.