ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya National Commission for UNESCO Act
36. Composition and functions of the Communication and Information Committee
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
36. Composition and functions of the Communication and Information Committee
(1)The Committee shall consist of not fewer than eleven and not more than seventeen members appointed by the Board.(2)The Information Secretary shall be the Chairperson of the Committee.(3)The members of the Committee referred to in subsection (1) shall include representatives from—(a)the Media Council of Kenya;(b)the National Archives;(c)the National Library Service;(d)the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication;(e)the departments of Communication and Information in public and private universities respectively;(f)Not more than four co-opted members from State Agencies that deal with Communication and Information.(4)The functions of the Communication and Information Committee shall be to—(a)implement communication and information programmes and activities in accordance with UNESCO requirements;(b)co-ordinate all UNESCO Communication and Information Programmes and activities;(c)follow up of recommendations of the International Conferences on Communication and Information;(d)co-ordinate development and implement approved projects proposals in Communication and Information programme;(e)liaise with Ministries, State Agencies, Non-State Actors and national institutions responsible for Communication and Information to advice on matters related to UNESCO Programmes on Communication and Information;(f)compile and analyse information on Communication and Information related research; and(g)undertake any other duties as may be assigned to it by the Board.(5)The Committee may co-opt other persons whose knowledge and experience it may find necessary for the performance of its functions.(6)The Committee may establish its own rules of procedure and shall submit the proceedings of its meetings to the Board for approval.