ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Energy Act
45. Board of the Corporation
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
45. Board of the Corporation
(1)The management of the Corporation shall vest in the Board of Directors of the Corporation which shall consist of—(a)a Chairperson appointed by the President;(b)the Principal Secretary in the Ministry responsible for energy or his representative;(c)the Principal Secretary in the National Treasury or his representative;(d)the Chief Executive Officer who shall be the Secretary to the Board;(e)three members appointed by the Cabinet Secretary; and(f)four other members appointed by the Council of County Governors.(2)A person shall be qualified for appointment as a chairperson or member of the Board under subsections (1)(a), (e) and (f) respectively if such person—(a)is a citizen of Kenya;(b)holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya or its equivalent in the fields of engineering, physical sciences, law, finance, economics, social sciences or energy;(c)has at least seven years relevant professional experience;(d)is a member in good standing of the relevant professional association; and(e)meets the requirements of leadership and integrity set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution.(3)The Chairperson and members under subsection (1)(e) and (f) shall be appointed at different times so that the respective expiry dates of their terms of office shall fall at different times.