8(1)In relation to a governing body to be incorporated under Chapter II of Part III, “foundation governor” means—E+W
(a)a person who is selected under section 236(2) or nominated under section 238(2),
(b)where the statement annexed (under paragraph 2 of Schedule 20) to the proposals for acquisition of grant-maintained status describes the religious character of the school, a person who is appointed for the purpose of securing that (subject to the approval or adoption under section 261 of any proposals) the religious character of the school is such as is indicated in the statement, and
(c)where there is a trust deed relating to the school, a person who is appointed for the purpose of securing that the school is conducted in accordance with the deed.
(2)In relation to a governing body to be incorporated under Chapter IV of Part III, “foundation governor” means—
(a)a person who is appointed by the promoters,
(b)where the statement annexed under paragraph 8 of Schedule 20 to the proposals for the establishment of a new grant-maintained school describes the religious character of the school, a person who is appointed for the purpose of securing that (subject to the approval or adoption under section 261 of any proposals) the religious character of the proposed school is such as is indicated in the statement, and
(c)where there is a trust deed relating to the proposed school, a person who is appointed for the purpose of securing that the proposed school is conducted in accordance with that deed.