Article 6 Establishment of new institution of further education

Northern Ireland

(1)

The Department may establish a new institution of further education.

(2)

Before establishing a new institution of further education under this Article the Department shall consult—

F1(a)

the Authority; and

(b)

the governing bodies of such institutions of further education and such other persons as appear to the Department to be appropriate.

(3)

Where the Department proposes to establish a new institution of further education, it shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, ensure—

(a)

that an instrument of government and articles of government are made for the new institution; and

(b)

that a governing body is established for the new institution under this Order.

Annotations

F1: Art. 6(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2015) by Education Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 12), s. 7(2)(c), Sch. 3 para. 18(1) (with Sch. 2 para. 4(3)); S.R. 2015/35, art. 2(b)