ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Basic Education Act
20. Composition of the County Eduation Boards
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
20. Composition of the County Eduation Boards
(1)Every County Education Board shall consist of a Chairperson and twelve other members appointed by the Cabinet Secretary through an open and competitive process and shall include—(a)an educationist of at least five years' standing, based in the county;(b)the County Director of Education or his or her representative who shall be the Secretary to the County Education Board;(c)a representative of the county executive in charge of education;(d)a representative of the Teachers Service Commission(e)where applicable, one person each representing—(i)jointly, the National Council of Churches of Kenya and the Evangelical Fellowship of Kenya;(ii)the Kenya Episcopal Conference; and(iii)the Muslims Education Council;(f)a representative of the association of private schools;(g)two representatives of a trade union representing the interest of teachers;(h)two representatives of parents teachers association; and(i)a representative of persons with disability;(j)two members nominated by the following bodies—(i)the Primary School HeadTeachers' Association; and(ii)the Secondary School Principals Association.(k)a representative of a child rights organization.(2)In appointing persons as Chairperson and members of the County Education Board, the Cabinet Secretary shall observe the principle of gender equity, regional, ethnic and religious balance, transparency, openness and competitiveness and shall have due regard to the principle of equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.(3)All members of the County Education Board shall have a minimum qualification of secondary education certificate.