Cap. 605 Art. 32State Schools and Colleges.

(1) With the aim of ensuring the existence of a system of schools to secure the objectives set out in article 4, the Minister shall establish such State Schools in Malta and Gozo as the Minister may deem necessary from time to time. Each State School shall be under the responsibility, guidance and administration of a Head of School.

(2) With the aim of enhancing co-operation and networking among State schools, the Minister may also establish such State Colleges in Malta and Gozo as the Minister may deem necessary from time to time. State Colleges shall be composed of those State Schools as the Minister may direct from time to time. Every State College shall have a Head of College Network who shall be responsible for the co-operation and networking among State Schools forming part of the College.

(3) With the aim of offering specialisation in particular subjects, the Minister may also establish such cluster of colleges as may be deemed necessary from time to time. The cluster of colleges shall be composed of a group of colleges as the Minister may direct from time to time.

(4) The legal and judicial representation of State schools shall vest in the Director General responsible for State schools, provided that such Director General may appoint any one or more of the officers or employees, to appear on his behalf and in his name in any judicial proceedings and on any deed, contract, instrument or other document of whatsoever nature.