Building Surveyors Act

8. Tenure of office

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

8. Tenure of office

(1)The Chairperson or member of the Board, except an ex officio member, shall hold office for a term of three years on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the instrument of appointment but shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term.

(2)A member, other than an ex officio member may—

(a)at any time resign from office by notice, in writing, to the Cabinet Secretary;

(b)be removed from office by the Cabinet Secretary on recommendation of the Board if the member—

(i)has been absent from three consecutive meetings of the Board without the permission of the Board;

(ii)is convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a term of not less than six months;

(iii)is incapacitated by prolonged physical or mental illness for a period exceeding six months;

(iv)ceases to be a registered person under this Act;

(v)is otherwise unable or unfit to discharge functions of the office;

(vi)is deceased;

(vii)has been declared bankrupt; or

(viii)where a member appointed by virtue of being a public officer, ceases to be one.

(3)Where a vacancy occurs in the membership of the Board under subsection (2), the Cabinet Secretary shall appoint a new member in accordance with the provision of this Act.

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Source: Kenya Law