Commentary on Sections Part 10: Schools Schedule 15: The School Support Staff Negotiating Body Section 229: Referral of matter to SSSNB for consideration
726.This section enables the Secretary of State to refer a matter to the SSSNB for consideration where that matter falls within the remit of the SSSNB; specify factors which the SSSNB must have regard to in considering the matter; and specify a date by which the SSSNB must submit any agreement it reaches about the matter or notify him that it has been unable to reach agreement.
727.It requires the SSSNB to consider the matter referred, taking into account any factors specified by the Secretary of State, and to submit any agreement reached by it to the Secretary of State, or to notify him that it has been unable to reach agreement, by any date specified by the Secretary of State.