Usually the principal is the legal representative of the school. However, the Law on the Promotion of Private Education and its implementing regulations do not make rigid provisions on the legal representative of private schools, but adopt a selective approach, stipulating that the legal representative of private schools can be the chairman, chairman or principal, and the specific candidates are stipulated in the articles of association of private schools. In practice, it can generally be determined according to the main source and nature of the funds for running private schools.

Definition of legal representative

In accordance with the provisions of the law or the articles of association of the legal person, the person in charge who exercises the functions and powers on behalf of the legal person is the legal representative. There can only be one legal representative.

Duties of the legal representative

The legal representative performs the duties entrusted by law, and usually enters into legal relations with foreign countries on behalf of legal persons and signs legally binding documents; Have the responsibility to ensure that the school's educational and teaching facilities and equipment meet the national standards and ensure that the school carries out educational and teaching activities safely, stably and normally; Have the obligation to manage school property, finance and related school activities according to law.

The behavior of the legal representative

The legal representative's act of performing his duties according to law is the act of a legal person, and the legal person bears the rights and obligations arising therefrom.