Investigations and inquiries
2000, c.52, s.40
40.2(1)For the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Act and the regulations, the Minister may appoint a person to investigate and inquire into
(a)
the financial, administrative, safety or educational condition relating to any matter connected with the management, administration or operation of a District Education Council, a school district or a school, or
(b)
matters relating to the effectiveness of instruction being provided when an application for exemption from school attendance is requested or has been granted under subsection 16(2).
40.2(2)A person appointed under subsection (1)
(a)
is, if the appointment so provides, vested with all the powers and privileges of a commissioner under the
Inquiries Act,
(b)
shall on request be given access to and may examine any relevant records, books of account or other documents or property,
(c)
may make copies of any relevant records, books of account or other documents, and for such purpose may remove records, books of account or other documents from any premises and shall return them to those premises as soon as possible after the making of the copies, and
(d)
shall report the results of their investigation and inquiry to the Minister.
40.2(3)On receipt of a report under paragraph (2)(
d), the Minister may request a District Education Council to take such action as the Minister considers necessary to meet the responsibilities of the District Education Council or the requirements of the Minister under this Act.
2000, c.52, s.40; 2021, c.10, s.1