CHAPTER IV
VIDYALAYA MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Article: 32
For proper running of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas and for day-to-day management, a Vidyalaya Management Committee (VMC)28,29 is constituted by the Samiti. Such Committee will manage the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya with funds provided by the Samiti within the framework of the policies. The Vidyalaya Management Committee shall meet at least 3 times in a year and special meetings may be called by the Chairman of the Vidyalaya Management Committee as and when necessary.
32.1. Tenure of the Vidyalaya Management Committee
32.1.1.
The Chairman of a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya will be the District Magistrate/Collector/Deputy Commissioner of the District. In his ex-officio capacity, he may nominate some local senior officer, in case District Magistrate’s Headquarters is located at some distance from the Vidyalaya.
32.1.2.
The Principal of the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya will be the Member Secretary.
32.1.3.
The tenure of the office of the members of the Vidyalaya Management Committee of a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya shall be 3 years but they will be eligible for re-nomination.
32.1.4.
Member/office bearers of the VMC will continue beyond the term of 3 years till the new committee is re-constituted. For a Committee of a newly started school for a limited period till a regular committee is constituted, the Principal will submit the proposal for the constitution of the Vidyalaya Management Committee through the Regional Officer to the Commissioner for approval.
32.2. Functions/Powers of the Vidyalaya Management Committee
32.2.1.
To exercise control over expenditure in respect of the funds raised by the Samiti for the Vidyalaya and all other rules in the manner laid down by the Samiti. This specifically implies proper custody of funds, due control over expenditure and ensuring of payment to proper persons and parties of correct amount and proper maintenance of accounts.
32.2.2.
To prepare budget estimates for the next financial year and send suggestions for recurring of new items and expenditure with the justification thereafter. This will include non-repairable items such as buildings, sub-recurring, furniture and equipment, etc.
32.2.3.
To make selection of staff for the Vidyalaya on contract basis and in accordance with the procedure prescribed by the Samiti.
32.2.4.
To exercise general supervision over the proper running and functioning of Vidyalaya including maintenance of discipline among students as well as members of staff.
32.2.5.
To exercise general supervision over the proper function of hostel, including the catering management by the Vidyalaya itself.
32.2.6.
To make suggestions for any improvement or reform or other procedure relating to the Vidyalaya.
32.2.7.
To assist the Vidyalaya to secure local assistance and cooperation for its better working and growth.
32.2.8.
To scrutinize and approve the Annual Report of the Vidyalaya.
32.3. Powers of the VMC Chairman
32.3.1.
He will be the Chairman of the Vidyalaya Appointment Committee and Principal will be ex-officio Member Secretary.
32.3.2.
All appointment of group ‘D’, LDC & adhoc teaching posts of the Vidyalaya will be made by the Vidyalaya Management Committee through the Vidyalaya Appointment Committee.
32.3.3.
The Vidyalaya Appointment Committee may co-opt any local subject expert in case some teaching and non-teaching staff are required on contract basis. 3 persons shall form the quorum. The Chairman may nominate any other member of the Vidyalaya Management Committee as Chairman of the Vidyalaya Appointment Committee in any of its meeting. Local non official members of Vidyalaya Management Committee or its sub-committee whenever required to attend official meeting, convened by the Chairman and will be entitled for honorarium as per NVS norms.
32.3.4.
In order to have responsive participation of parents in the day-to-day management of the Vidyalaya, it has been decided to include two parents representative (one male, and one female) in the Vidyalaya Management Committee. The revised composition of Vidyalaya Management Committee will be as follows:
- 1. Chairman: District Magistrate/Collector/Deputy Commissioner
- 2. Member: District Education Officer
- 3. Member: Executive Engineer of State P.W.D. (Building)
- 4. Member: Principal of some local college or a Senior Secondary School preferably a residential school.
- 5. Member: Vice Principal/Senior most teacher of the Vidyalaya
- 6. Member: Member of public (whose nomination is to be approved by the Chairman, NVS who is the competent authority)
- 7. Member: Chief Medical Officer of the district
- 8-9. Member: Two representatives from parents (One male and one female to be nominated by Chairman, VMC)
- 10. Member Secretary: Principal, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya.
