ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
County Governments Act
51. Establishment of the office of Ward administrator
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
51. Establishment of the office of Ward administrator
(1)There is established for each Ward in a county the office of the Ward administrator.(2)The Ward administrator shall have professional qualifications and technical knowledge in administration and shall be competitively appointed by the County Public Service Board in accordance with the provisions of this Act.(3)The Ward administrator shall coordinate, manage and supervise the general administrative functions in the Ward unit, including—(a)the development of policies and plans;(c)developmental activities to empower the community;(d)the provision and maintenance of infrastructure and facilities of public services;(e)the county public service;(f)exercise any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board under section 86; and(g)coordination and facilitation of citizen participation in the development of policies and plans and delivery of services.(4)In carrying out the functions and obligations in subsection (3), the Ward administrator shall be responsible to the sub-county administrator.