Law Society of Kenya Act

22. Removal from office

Edition: 2023-09-15 · In force

22. Removal from office

(1)The president, the vice-president and a member of the Council may be removed from office by a general meeting by a vote of at least two-thirds of all members present and eligible to vote on grounds of—

(a)inability to perform the functions of office arising from mental or physical infirmity;

(b)suspension or expulsion as provided under the Act;

(c)bankruptcy; or

(d)failure to attend four consecutive Council meetings, without reasonable grounds acceptable to the Council.

(2)Before removal under subsection (1), the president, the vice-president and the member of the Council shall be—

(a)informed of the reasons for the intended removal, in writing;

(b)given an opportunity to put in a defence against any allegations, either in person or through an advocate.

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Source: Kenya Law