National Coroners Service Act

21. Delegation by the Coroner-General

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

21. Delegation by the Coroner-General

(1)The Coroner-General may delegate in writing, to any officer, member of staff or agent of the Service, the exercise of any of the powers or the performance of any of the functions or duties of the Service under this Act.

(2)A delegation under subsection (1) shall not prevent the Coroner-General from exercising the power in question.

(3)A delegation under this section—

(a)shall be subject to any conditions as the Coroner-General may impose;

(b)shall not divest the Coroner-General of the responsibility concerning the exercise of the powers or the performance of the duty delegated; and

(c)may be withdrawn and any decision made by the person to whom the delegation is made, withdrawn or varied by the Coroner-General.

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Source: Kenya Law