Office of the County Attorney Act

8. Powers of the County Attorney

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

8. Powers of the County Attorney

(1)The County Attorney shall, in discharging the functions under this Act, have the power to—

(a)appear at any stage of any proceedings, appeal, execution or any incidental proceedings before any court or tribunal in which by law the County Attorney's right of audience is not excluded;

(b)require any officer in the county public service to furnish any information in relation to any matter which is the subject of a legal inquiry;

(c)summon any officer in the county public service to explain any matter which is the subject of litigation by or against the county executive; and

(d)issue directions to any officer performing legal functions in any department within the county executive.

(2)The County Attorney shall—

(a)establish, in consultation with the county public service board, such administrative units in the Office as may be necessary for the effective discharge of the functions of the Office under this Act; and

(b)perform any other action necessary in the administrative interests of the Office.

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Source: Kenya Law