Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006

9Meetings of a Parent CouncilS

(1)Except in so far as the headteacher of, and the Parent Council established for, a school otherwise agree, the headteacher has both the duty and the right either–

(a)to attend, or

(b)if the headteacher so elects, to be represented at,

any meeting of that council.

(2)Subject to subsection (3), meetings of a Parent Council are to be open to the public.

(3)During consideration of any matter which a Parent Council is satisfied should be dealt with on a confidential basis, the only persons entitled to attend are–

(a)members of the council, and

(b)a person attending the meeting in accordance with subsection (1).