College Council plays a key role in College governance and supporting the Principal in providing the best possible educational outcomes for students.  It has a particular function in establishing and monitoring the College’s direction and has three main responsibilities:

• Finance: overseeing the development of the College’s annual budget and ensuring proper records are kept of the College’s financial operation
• Strategic Planning: participating in the development and monitoring of the College strategic plan
• Policy Development and Review: developing, reviewing and updating policies that reflect our College values and support our College’s broad direction outlined in our strategic plan.

Other key functions of College Council include:

• raising funds for school related purposes
• maintaining school grounds and facilities entering into contracts
• reporting annually to the College community and the Department
• creating interest in the College in the wider community
• representing and taking the views of the community into account
• regulating and facilitating after-hours use of College premises and grounds

The Montmorency Secondary College Council consists of 15 members:

• 7 elected parent members
• 4 elected staff members
• College Principal as Executive Officer
• 2 elected student members 
• 1 community co-opted member 

It is led by the President supported by the Vice President, Secretary and the Treasurer and the Business Manager is a permanent observer.

Council meets at least eight times a year, normally on a Wednesday evening.

There are three sub-committees of College Council that meet regularly or as required to facilitate the business of College governance.  These are:

• Finance Committee
• ESCOM (Education Sub-Committee of Montmorency Secondary College)
• Buildings and Grounds Committee