ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Irrigation Act
12. Chief Executive Officer
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
12. Chief Executive Officer
(1)There shall be a Chief Executive Officer of the Authority who shall be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary on recommendation of the Board on a competitive basis and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the instrument of appointment.(2)A person shall be qualified to be appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Authority if that person—(a)is a citizen of Kenya;(b)meets the requirements of leadership and integrity set out in Chapter 6 of the Constitution;(c)holds relevant academic and professional qualifications including a university degree in engineering or agriculture or any field related to irrigation; and(d)has at least fifteen years' experience in the management of a public or private institution, five of which should be at senior management level, or is a distinguished scholar in a discipline relevant to irrigation.(3)The Chief Executive Officer shall be responsible to the Board for the day-to-day management of the affairs of the Authority and for the performance of any other functions as the Board may direct, and shall be the accounting officer of the Authority.(4)The Chief Executive Officer shall hold office for a term of three years and is eligible for re-appointment for a further term of three years.(5)The Chief Executive Officer may be removed from office by the Cabinet Secretary on the recommendation of the Board in accordance with the terms and conditions of service.