the policy council approval is needed for several program functions, from new hires to the program, as well as for the budget and spending. the council can serve the program in ways that the others in the program cannot, as it is the only body that is part of head start that can do fundraising. in addition to monthly meetings, policy council may at times need to hold special or emergency meetings or have a phone vote. policy council representatives are required to attend classroom meetings and report back to the policy council with issues and needs of the classroom. they may also be asked to sit in on interviews as head start requires that a policy council representative be present for all interviews. the officers of policy council include vice-chairperson, secretary, and vice-secretary. classrooms are also able to elect alternate policy council reps in case the main rep is unable to attend the meetings.