The term of office of the Chairperson of a Community School Board is one year without limit on the number of consecutive terms that may be served. The Chairperson of a Comprehensive School Board serves at the discretion of the religious nominating body.

At the first meeting of a Community School Board of Management in each school year, i.e., the first one after July 31st, the election of the Chairperson should be the first item on the agenda. Until this item is disposed of, the outgoing Chairperson or, in his/her absence, the Secretary presides at the meeting; invites nominations for the position of Chairperson and conducts an election if there is more than one nomination. Once the election is over, the Chairperson assumes the chair. Every member of the Board, with the exception of the Principal, is eligible for election to the chair.

If the Chairperson is absent from a Board meeting, the voting members present shall, before any other business is transacted, elect an Acting Chairperson from among their number to preside at the meeting.