25. Our visits to school will be undertaken within the framework established by the governing body, in agreement with the headteacher and staff. 26. Governors will respond to criticism or complaints about the school and / or its staff by referring to the school’s Complaints Procedure adopted by the governing body for the correct procedure to be followed, and will advise the complainant accordingly. 27. Governors will be expected to declare an interest in any item of business and withdraw from the meeting while it is under discussion. 28. In discharging our duties we will always be mindful of our responsibility to maintain and develop the Catholic ethos and reputation of our school. Suspension 29. If the need arises to use the sanction of suspending a governor we will do so by following the procedures laid down in the Governance Regulations 2012 (as amended) so as to ensure a fair and objective process. Removal 30. We recognise that removing a governor from office is a last resort and that it is the appointing bodies that have the to remove those they appoint. 31. If the need arises to use the sanction of removing a governor, we will do so by following the Constitution Regulations so as to ensure a fair and objective process. As a member of the governing body of Saint Mary’s Catholic Primary School, I agree to abide by the principles set out in this document. Signed Date …………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………
25. Our visits to school will be undertaken within the framework established by the governing body, in agreement with the headteacher and staff. 26. Governors will respond to criticism or complaints about the school and / or its staff by referring to the school’s Complaints Procedure adopted by the governing body for the correct procedure to be followed, and will advise the complainant accordingly. 27. Governors will be expected to declare an interest in any item of business and withdraw from the meeting while it is under discussion. 28. In discharging our duties we will always be mindful of our responsibility to maintain and develop the Catholic ethos and reputation of our school. Suspension 29. If the need arises to use the sanction of suspending a governor we will do so by following the procedures laid down in the Governance Regulations 2012 (as amended) so as to ensure a fair and objective process. Removal 30. We recognise that removing a governor from office is a last resort and that it is the appointing bodies that have the to remove those they appoint. 31. If the need arises to use the sanction of removing a governor, we will do so by following the Constitution Regulations so as to ensure a fair and objective process. As a member of the governing body of Saint Mary’s Catholic Primary School, I agree to abide by the principles set out in this document. Signed …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Date ………………………………
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