ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
County Governments Act
52. Establishment of the office of village administrator
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
52. Establishment of the office of village administrator
(1)There is established the office of village administrator for each village unit established in a county.(2)A village administrator shall have professional qualifications and technical knowledge in administration and shall be appointed by the County Public Service Board in accordance with the provisions of this Act.(3)A village administrator shall coordinate, manage and supervise the general administrative functions in the village including—(a)pursuant to paragraph 14 of Part II of the Fourth Schedule to the Constitution—(i)ensuring and coordinating the participation of the village unit in governance; and(ii)assisting the village unit to develop the administrative capacity for the effective exercise of the functions and powers and participation in governance at the local level; and(b)the exercise of any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board under section 86.(4)In carrying out the functions and obligations in subsection (3), a village administrator shall be responsible to the relevant Ward administrator.