Educational Committees in Towns and Villages
Article 21 of the Law of 1891 provides for the establishment of an educational committee in every town and village. These committees act as a special committee of the communal councils and are responsible for managing the educational work in their areas.
The composition of the committees is as follows:
In towns five members
In villages three members
The mayor of the town or village serves as the president of the committee by right, while the other members are elected by universal suffrage and secret ballot, at the same time as the municipal council elections.
Duties of Educational Committees
The educational committees have the following responsibilities:
Appoint Teachers – They select qualified teachers for the primary schools.
Maintain Schools – They provide the necessary funds and resources to keep the schools running.
Assist Poor Students – They ensure that c