Section 10: Functions of the Local Government Education Authority

(1) The functions of the Local Government Education Authority, shall be carried out subject to the control of the Education Board.
(2) The functions of the Local Government Education Authority shall be-
(a) the day-to-day administration of the primary schools in its area of jurisdiction;
(b) the appointment, posting, transfer, promotion and discipline of staff on grade levels 01-06 in its area of jurisdiction;
(c) making recommendation to the Education Board on promotion and discipline of teaching and non-teaching staff on grade levels 07 and above in its area of jurisdiction;
(d) submission of annual estimates, annual accounts and monthly returns to the Board;
(e) payment of salaries, allowances and benefits to all the teaching and non-teaching staff in its area of jurisdiction;
(f) acquisition and distribution of materials and equipment to all primary schools in its area of jurisdiction;
(g) undertaking general maintenance of primary school buildings and infrastructure in its area of jurisdiction;
(h) stimulating, promoting and encouraging communal participation in the running of primary schools in its area of jurisdiction;
(i) taking all reasonable steps to ensure full enrolment and attendance in all primary schools in its area of jurisdiction;
(j) providing regular feedback to the Education Board on people's reaction to Government education measures in its area of jurisdiction;
(k) ensuring that annual reports are rendered to the Education Board on all activities of the Local Government Education Authority during the preceding year, especially on teaching and non-teaching staff in its area of jurisdiction;
(l) supervising all Education Committees in its area of jurisdiction; and
(m) performing such other functions as may be delegated to it by the Education Board.
(3) Each Local Government Education Authority shall establish and maintain a separate account into which shall be paid and credited such payment as may be made to it by the Education Board and the local government.