ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Climate Change Act
7. Members of the Council
Edition: 2023-09-15 · In force
7. Members of the Council
(1)The Council shall comprise not more than nine members who shall be appointed by the President.(2)The Council shall be constituted as follows—(a)the Cabinet Secretary responsible for environment and climate change affairs;(b)the Cabinet Secretary responsible for the National Treasury;(d)the Cabinet Secretary responsible for energy;(e)the Chairperson of the Council of Governors;(f)a representative of the private sector;(g)a representative of the civil society;(ga)a representative of the youth;(h)a representative of the marginalised community within the meaning of Article 260 of the Constitution who has knowledge and experience in matters relating to indigenous knowledge; and(i)a representative of the academia.(3)A person shall be appointed under subsection (2)(f), (g),(h) and (i), if the person has expertise and experience in matters of climate change, economy, finance, law, environment and public administration.(4)The names of persons nominated for appointment under subsection (2)(f), (g), (h) and (i) shall be submitted to Parliament for approval.(5)Except for members appointed under subsection (2)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) each person shall be qualified for appointment as member of the Council if such person—(a)is a citizen of Kenya;(b)fulfils the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution; and(c)has at least ten years' experience in the relevant field.(6)The President shall in the appointment of members ensure compliance with the two thirds gender principle.(8)The Council may co-opt members with relevant expertise when needed to advise on specific matters.(9)The Council may from time to time establish committees for the better carrying out of its functions.(10)The members of the Council shall be paid such allowances as the Salaries and Remuneration Commission may determine.(11)The Council shall meet at least four times in a year.(12)The membership of the Council shall be for a term of three years and renewable once.