ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
County Governments Act
71. Confirmation of appointment on lapse of period
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
71. Confirmation of appointment on lapse of period
(1)If the relevant authority fails to confirm an appointment of a public officer initially appointed on probationary terms, and the term has lapsed with or without an extension, the officer shall stand confirmed in the appointment on the due date.(2)The period served on probationary terms shall be taken into account when computing the period of service for the purpose of payment of pension benefits, gratuity or any other terminal benefit.(3)A probationary period of service shall not be extended except on account of—(a)affording the public officer further opportunity to pass an examination the passing of which is a condition for the confirmation, the officer’s service otherwise being satisfactory;(b)affording the public officer an opportunity for improvement in any respect, in which the officer’s work or conduct have been adversely reported on.