ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Alcoholic Drinks Control Act
8. Establishment of the District Committee
Edition: 2023-07-01 · In force
8. Establishment of the District Committee
(1)There shall be, for every district, a committee to be known as the District Alcoholic Drinks Regulation Committee which shall—(a)issue licenses in accordance with this Act; and(b)perform such other functions as may, from time to time be allocated to it by the Cabinet Secretary.(2)The District Committee may, in the discharge of its functions under this Act, make inspection or other visits to premises at such times as it may deem appropriate.(3)The District Committee shall consist of—(a)the District Commissioner of the district who shall be the chairperson;(b)the District Medical Officer of Health;(c)Officer Commanding Police Division;(d)one person nominated by every local authority in the district;(e)three residents of the district, appointed by the Cabinet Secretary at least two of whom shall be women;(f)one person designated by the relevant agency who shall be the secretary to the District Committee.(4)The authorized officers in charge of the district appointed pursuant to section 50 shall attend the meetings of the District Committee in an ex officio capacity.(5)The conduct of business and affairs of the District Committee shall be in such manner as may be prescribed.(6)The relevant agency shall provide secretariat services for the District Committee.