ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
National Government Co-ordination Act
12A. Chief Administrative Secretaries
Edition: 2024-05-17 · In force
12A. Chief Administrative Secretaries
(1)There is established the office of the Chief Administrative Secretary which shall be an office in the public service.(2)The complement of Chief Administrative Secretaries shall be as determined by the Public Service Commission.(3)The President shall on the recommendation of the Public Service Commission appoint Chief Administrative Secretaries, observing regional and gender balance.(4)A person shall be eligible to be appointed as a Chief Administrative Secretary if that person—(a)holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;(b)has knowledge of and experience in the public service; and(c)satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.(5)A person is not qualified to be appointed as a Chief Administrative Secretary if the person—(a)has been convicted of an offence carrying a penalty of imprisonment for a term of at least six months without the option of a fine;(b)has been adjudged bankrupt by a court of competent jurisdiction;(c)holds any office in a political party;(d)is a public officer; or(e)has been removed from any public office by impeachment or conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction.(6)A Chief administrative Secretary shall be responsible for—(a)responding to issues relating to the portfolio assigned to the office;(b)representing the Cabinet Secretary at any meeting as directed by the Cabinet Secretary; and(c)performing any other duties assigned by the relevant Cabinet Secretary.(7)Functions assigned to a Chief Administrative Secretary shall not include matters relating to parliamentary affairs.(8)Remuneration of the Chief Administrative Secretaries shall be determined by the Public Service Commission on the recommendation of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.