ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya School of Government Act
13. Director-General
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
13. Director-General
(1)There shall be a Director-General appointed by the Cabinet Secretary, on the recommendation of the Council following a competitive process of recruitment, who shall be the chief executive officer of the School.(2)A person shall not qualify to be appointed as the Director-General of the School unless that person has a minimum of a Masters degree, experience in executive management and leadership training, and possesses not less than ten years experience in senior management and leadership position.(3)The Director-General shall—(a)subject to the direction of the Council on matters of policy, be responsible for the administration and management of the School;(b)after consultation with the Council, engage temporary employees at such daily rates of pay, not below the minimum rates prescribed by any written law, as may be considered appropriate, and shall report such employment to the Council at its next meeting.(3A)The officers and employees necessary for the conduct of the work of the school shall be appointed by the Council in accordance with the rules, regulations and procedures of the Public Service Commission.(3B)Despite subsection (3A) the Director-General may, on behalf of the Council, appoint and employ teaching and research staff and may, with the approval of the Council, determine the terms and conditions of their employment, including their remuneration.(3C)The rules, regulations and procedures of the Public Service Commission shall not apply to any person employed by School under subsection (3B).(4)The Director-General shall be the Secretary to the Council and any committee which the Council may establish, and shall on the advice of the chairperson of the Council or any such committee, convene any meeting of the Council or the committee, and in carrying out any functions under this subsection, the Director-General may attend any of the meetings together with such officers as he considers necessary.(5)In exercising the powers of management and control, the Director-General shall take into consideration the policies of the Government and the policies with respect to learning, training and public service delivery needs and priorities that are established by the Public Commission and the relevant Ministry.(6)The Director-General shall hold office for a term of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term.(7)In the event of a vacancy in the office of the Director-General, the Cabinet Secretary may appoint a senior officer of the school to act as a Director-General but the term of such an appointment shall not exceed ninety days except with the Council’s approval.