South Africa
School Governing Body Constitution
R599
Create a school governing body constitution or governance rules document covering SGB composition, meetings, committees, office bearers, policies, finances, records, conflicts, and accountability.
A School Governing Body Constitution or rules document helps a school governing body regulate meetings, office bearers, committees, records, policy responsibilities, financial oversight, conflict management, and internal governance.
South African legal context (2026 checklist)
For public schools, the SGB must act within the South African Schools Act and applicable provincial education laws. The governing body does not replace the professional management role of the principal and education department.
- South African Schools Act 84 of 1996
- Applicable provincial education legislation and regulations
- Public Finance and school financial-management rules, where applicable
- Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013
- Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000, where administrative action is relevant
- Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act 4 of 2000
Use this as a starting point only. Verify current gazetted amendments, tribunal rules, and SARS / DOL circulars that may apply to your matter.
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What is the name of the school?
Is the school public, independent, primary, secondary, or combined?
What categories of SGB members apply?
Who are the office bearers?
What committees will be created?
What meeting, quorum, and voting rules apply?
How will school funds and budgets be managed?
How will conflicts of interest be declared?
What policies must the SGB adopt or support?
How will records and minutes be kept?
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