ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Accountants Act
31. Disciplinary Committee
Edition: 2025-06-20 · In force
31. Disciplinary Committee
(1)There shall be a committee of the Council to be known as the Disciplinary Committee.(2)The Disciplinary Committee shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed in accordance with subsection (3).(3)The members of the Disciplinary Committee shall be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary from amongst persons nominated in the following manner—(a)four nominated by the Council from amongst the members of the Institute, of whom one shall be designated as the Chairperson;(b)one nominated by the Council from another profession other than accountancy;(c)one nominated by the Attorney-General;(d)one nominated by an organization that promotes corporate governance.(4)In making appointments under this section the Cabinet Secretary shall have regard to the knowledge and interest of the persons so appointed in matters pertaining to accountancy.(5)The quorum of a meeting of the Disciplinary Committee shall be four.(6)Subject to subsection (7), a member of the Disciplinary Committee shall hold office for three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term.(7)Where any member of the Disciplinary Committee resigns his office or is for any reason unable to perform the functions of his office, the Council shall with the consent of the Cabinet Secretary, require the respective nominating body specified in subsection (3) to nominate a replacement for such member, for appointment in accordance with that subsection.(8)The Council shall provide the Disciplinary Committee with such facilities and resources as are necessary to enable it to competently discharge its functions.(9)The Disciplinary Committee may, subject to the provisions of this Act, regulate its own procedure.