ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya Water Institute Act
6. Functions and powers of the Council
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
6. Functions and powers of the Council
(1)Subject to this Act, the governance, control and administration of the Institute shall vest in the Council.(2)Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Council shall have power to—(a)formulate, with the approval of the Cabinet Secretary, policies pertaining to the organization, management and implementation of the objects of the Institute;(b)administer the property and funds of the Institute in such manner and for such purposes as shall best promote the interests of the Institute:Provided that the Council shall not charge or dispose of the immovable property of the Institute without the approval of the Cabinet Secretary;(c)receive, on behalf of the Institute, donations, endorsements, gifts, grants or other monies and to make legitimate disbursements therefrom;(d)borrow, generate and raise funds for the purposes of the Institute;(e)appoint suitable academic staff for the Institute upon such terms and conditions as it may determine;(f)receive reports from the Director or any officer of the Institute in respect of financial and other circumstances of the Institute and to direct any action to be taken by the Director or any officer of the Institute; and(g)do or perform anything or any other act for the better carrying out of the purpose of this Act.(3)There shall be paid to the members of the Council such remuneration, fees or allowances for expenses as the Cabinet Secretary may determine after consultation with the Cabinet Secretary for the time being responsible for finance.(4)No member of the Council or staff of the Institute shall be personally liable for any act or default, done in good faith in the exercise or purported exercise of the functions of the Council.