ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
National Museums and Heritage Act
6. Board of Directors
Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force
6. Board of Directors
(1)There is established a Board of Directors of the National Museums of Kenya which shall be the governing body of the National Museums and shall consist of the following members—(a)a chairperson appointed by the Cabinet Secretary after consultation with the President;(b)four persons representing scientific interests appointed by the Cabinet Secretary of whom one shall be nominated by Nature Kenya, one by the University of Nairobi, one from one other university and one from the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation;(c)the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for national heritage;(d)the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for finance;(e)the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for defence;(f)not more than three persons to be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary by virtue of their outstanding interest in and contribution to the work of national museums;(g)one person appointed by the Cabinet Secretary from the private sector;(h)one person appointed by the Cabinet Secretary upon nomination by the Kenya Tourist Board;(i)a Director-General appointed by the Cabinet Secretary after consultation with the Board who shall be an ex officio member and secretary to the Board.(2)The Board shall elect a vice-Chairperson from among its members.(3)The Board shall have the general management, development and control of the National Museums and all functions vested in the National Museums by this Act.
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