Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts(1) The chief executive is responsible to the Minister for the operation of government schools.
(2) Government schools are to be publicly owned and operated by the Territory itself.
(3) The chief executive must establish procedures that give priority to the enrolment of children in the government school in their neighbourhood.
(4) The principal of a government school is responsible for—
(a) educational leadership and management of the school; and
(b) educational outcomes for students at the school; and
(c) providing support to the school board in the carrying out of its functions; and
(d) contributing to the development and implementation of educational policies and strategies.
(5) The principal of a government school must make available to parents of students at the school, and to the staff and students of the school, information about the school's educational programs and policies, and the school's operation.