Clause 9

The governing board of a school shall not discontinue the school except in pursuance of proposals approved by the Director under this section.

Where the governing board of a school decides by a resolution passed at a meeting of the governing board to discontinue the school, the governing board shall, as soon as practicable after the passing of the resolution, submit to the Director its proposals for that purpose.

The Director may reject any proposals under this section or approve them with or without modifications.