# The Further Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1997, Article 6: Establishment of new institution of further education

Extent: N.I.

(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—
(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1997/1772/article/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/further-education-northern-ireland-order-1997/article-6
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