ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Child Welfare Society of Kenya Order
7. The Board of the Society
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
7. The Board of the Society
(1)The management of the Society shall be vested on a nonexecutive Board which shall consist of -(a)a Chairperson, appointed by the President;(b)the Principal Secretary for the time being responsible for matters relating to children affairs or a representative;(c)the Principal Secretary for the time being responsible for matters relating to finance or a representative;(d)one member of the existing Board of Trustees or a representative of the Board of Trustees;(e)a person who has at least a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution and who has experience in social work;(f)a medical doctor duly registered under the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Act (Cap 253)(g)a trustee from the existing Endowment and Trust Fund; and(h)the Chief Executive Officer of the Society who shall be the Secretary to the Board, but not be entitled to vote.(2)The members of the Board appointed under paragraph (d), (e), (f) and (g) shall be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary.(3)In appointing the Members under paragraphs 7(1)(a), (d), (e), (f) and (g), the President and the Cabinet Secretary shall ensure that the persons have knowledge, experience, and expertise in matters relating to child welfare.(4)The members of the Board of Trustees of the Society existing immediately before the commencement of this Order shall recommend to the Cabinet Secretary the names of people to be appointed to the first Board.