This Governance Manual has been developed by the Department of Education in conjunction with ACCS and the State Claims Agency. It is intended to provide guidance for Boards of Management and Principals as well as the staff of the Department in the management of our Community and Comprehensive Schools. The manual, which is applicable to all areas of the Schools´ activities, is effective from 1st September 2016.

Members of Boards of Management need to be aware that certain sections within the Governance Manual have been superseded by more recent legislation/procedures. In this regard we draw Board Members attention in particular to:

• Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools 2017

• The FSSU, Financial Services Support Unit

ACCS is engaged with the Department of Education seeking update of the Governance Manual to encompass necessary changes.