Power and functions of the Belize Teaching Service Commission

(1) The Belize Teaching Service Commission shall enforce, (a) standards set by the Ministry for entry into teaching to assure the quality and status of the Belize teaching force and the quality of the delivery of education; and (b) all regulations governing the conditions of of with to discipline and termination of teachers in government and government-aided pre- primary, primary, secondary, tertiary and TVET institutions subject to the provisions of sections 19 and 21 of this Act. (2) The Commission shall have the power to, Education and Training [CAP. 36.0127 (a) verify and ensure compliance with standards, set by the and prescribed in this Act and Rules made there under for employment of teachers; (b) maintain a database of teachers; (c) maintain a Register of Appointed Teachers; (d) approve the appointment of teachers to the (e) approve transfer of teachers; (f) approve such leave as long leave, study leave and maternity leave, extended sick leave and any other leave extending beyond ten days; (g) approve secondment and posting as itinerant (h) approve for major offences, against teachers in the teaching service or recommend the imposition of appropriate sanctions against authorities, for government and government- aided pre- schools, primary and secondary and TVET in accordance with this Act and Rules made under this Act, and all other applicable laws. (3) The Commission shall collaborate with the Chief Education Officer to help Managing Authorities achieve quality leadership in the administration of matters related to the employment and conditions of service of teachers through a system of support, guidance, training, and monitoring. (4) The Commission, in the exercise of its functions under this Act shall recommend the imposition of appropriate 28 sanctions against any Managing Authority or Proprietor which fails to comply with the provisions made under this Act and Rules made thereunder for matters related to the employment and conditions of service of teachers. (5) The Commission shall, in the exercise of its functions under this Act, not be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority.