Under the 1998 Education Act, ETBs are the legal patrons of the post-primary schools that they maintain (Vocational Schools or Community Colleges). ETBs are also involved in facilitating the provision of multi-denominational education at primary level. ETBs also have an important role in the Community School sector, where they are co-patrons with religious authorities, and in relation to Comprehensive Schools where the Chief Executive is a member of and ex-officio secretary to the Board of Management. ETBs play a central role in the provision of further education and training (FET). FET is primarily delivered or contracted by the 16 ETBs under the funding and strategic direction of SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority. FET provision includes programmes that are labour market focused and programmes with a strong social inclusion dimension. FET programmes are delivered in a wide range of settings including Post-Leaving Certificate and Further Education Colleges, Training Centres, Youthreach and adult education centres. FET is also provided through community and voluntary groups, commercial training providers and in workplaces.