Commission on Revenue Allocation Act

14. Appointment of secretary

Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force

(1)The appointment of the secretary to the Commission under Article 250(12) of the Constitution shall be through a competitive recruitment process.

(2)A person shall not qualify for appointment under subsection (1) unless such person—

(a)is a Kenyan citizen;

(b)holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;

(c)has had at least ten years professional experience in economic and financial matters; and

(d)meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

(3)A person appointed as a secretary under Article 250(12) of the Constitution shall be a State officer.

(4)As the chief executive officer, the secretary shall be responsible to the Commission for—

(a)facilitating the carrying out of the functions of the Commission;

(b)the day to day administration and management of the affairs of the Commission;

(c)such other duties as may be assigned by the Commission from time to time.

(5)Notwithstanding the provision of any other written law, the secretary, as the accounting officer shall be responsible for—

(a)all income and expenditure of the Commission;

(b)all assets and the discharge of all liabilities of the Commission; and

(c)the proper and diligent implementation of Part III of this Act.