ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
National Drought Management Authority Act
8. Board of the Authority
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
8. Board of the Authority
(1)The management of the Authority shall vest in a Board which shall comprise—(a)a Chairperson appointed by the President;(b)the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for matters relating to drought management or a person designated by the Principal Secretary;(c)the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for matters relating to finance or a person designated by the Principal Secretary;(d)four persons appointed by the Cabinet Secretary;(e)one person who shall be nominated by the Council of Governors; and(2)A person shall qualify for appointment under subsection (1)(a) or (d) if the person—(a)holds a degree from a recognized university;(b)has at least ten years experience in the relevant field;(c)meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and(d)is not a State officer.(3)In appointing the members of the Board under subsection (1)(a) and (d), the Cabinet Secretary shall take into account the gender, regional and other diversities of the people of Kenya.(4)The members of the Board shall, at the first meeting of the Board and whenever need arises, elect a vice-Chairperson from amongst the members appointed under subsection (1)(d).(5)The Chairperson and the members of the Board appointed under subsection (1)(d) and (e) shall hold office for a term of four years and shall be eligible for reappointment for a further and final term of four years.