ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis Act
13. Functions of the Executive Director
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
13. Functions of the Executive Director
(1)The Executive Director shall, in consultation with the Board, be responsible for the direction of the affairs and transactions of the Institute, the exercise, discharge and performance of its objectives, functions and duties, and the general administration of the Institute.(2)The Executive Director shall—(a)be the Secretary of the Board;(b)plan and co-ordinate the overall research programme of the Institute;(c)identify emerging issues for public policy research and analysis and design appropriate work plans for carrying out such research and analysis;(d)establish guidelines and schedules for regular updating of economic models based on available data and research methodology;(e)establish procedures for effective communication and co-ordination with agencies of the Government, the Universities, other research bodies, donor agencies and the general public;(f)authorise the submission of tenders for the award of contracts and sign any contracts on behalf of the Institute;(g)prepare annual reports on the activities of the Institute;(h)ensure the maintenance of efficiency and discipline by all staff of the Institute;(i)manage the budget of the Institute to ensure that its funds are properly expended and accounted for; and(j)perform such other duties as the Board may, from time to time, assign.(3)The Executive Director shall submit to the Board for approval, not later than three months before the commencement of each financial year, a programme of activities of the Institute in respect of that financial year.