ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Nutritionists and Dieticians Act
25. Establishment of the Disciplinary Committee
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
25. Establishment of the Disciplinary Committee
(1)There is hereby established a committee to be known as the Disciplinary Committee of the Institute.(2)The Committee shall consist of—(a)a Chairperson appointed by the Council as per the First Schedule who shall be a qualified nutritionist or dietician with at least ten years’ experience;(b)an advocate of the High Court with at least seven years’ experience appointed by the Council;(c)one member of the Accreditation Committee;(d)two members who shall be qualified nutritionists or dieticians with at least five years’ experience elected by the Council; and(e)the Chairperson of the Accreditation Committee.(2A)The quorum for the meetings of the Disciplinary Committee shall be four which shall include at least the chairperson or vice-chairperson.(2B)The members of the Disciplinary Committee shall be paid such allowances as may from time to time be determined by the Council in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.(3)The Corporation Secretary of the Institute shall be the Secretary of the Disciplinary Committee but shall not have voting power.(4)The Disciplinary Committee shall receive and investigate complaints against nutritionists and dieticians in accordance with the rules and regulations under this Act.(5)Subject to this Act the Disciplinary Committee shall regulate its own procedures.(6)The Disciplinary Committee shall develop its Standard Operating Procedures which shall be adopted by the Committee for proper discharge of duties.