ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Independent Policing Oversight Authority Act
19. Director of the Authority.
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
19. Director of the Authority.
(1)The Board shall appoint a suitably qualified person to be the Director of the Authority.(2)The Director shall be appointed through an open, transparent and competitive recruitment process, and shall serve on such terms and conditions as the Board may determine.(3)A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Director of the Authority if the person—(a)is a citizen of Kenya;(b)holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;(c)has had at least ten years experience at management level;(d)has proven relevant experience in any of the following fields—(vi)public administration; and(e)meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.(4)The Director shall be the chief executive office of the Authority and responsible to the Board for the day-to-day management of the affairs of the Authority.(5)The Director shall take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety and security of the staff, premises and assets of the Authority, and where required by the Board, the safety of persons providing information to the Authority and the security of all information provided to the Authority.