ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act
17. Functions and powers of the Board
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
17. Functions and powers of the Board
(1)The principle functions of the Board shall be to advise the Office on—(a)recruitment and appointment of members of staff of the Office;(d)any other matters that may be referred to the Board by the Director.(2)Members of the Board shall be paid such allowances as the Cabinet Secretary responsible for Finance, in consultation with the Director, shall approve upon advise of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.(3)The Board shall meet at least four times in every financial year and not more than four months shall elapse between one meeting and the next meeting.(4)Unless three quarters of the members otherwise agree, at least fourteen days’ notice of a meeting shall be given to every member.(5)The quorum at the meeting of the Board shall be six members or a greater number as determined by the Board.(6)The chairperson shall convene and preside over the meetings of the Board or in the absence of the chairperson, a member of the Board elected by the members present from among their number.(7)Matters before the Board shall be decided by a majority of the members present and voting and in the event of an equality of votes, the person presiding shall have a casting vote.(8)The proceedings of the Board shall not be invalidated by reason of a vacancy among the members.(9)A member of the Board or a person present at a meeting of the Board who has interest in a matter for consideration by the Board or by the Office shall disclose in writing the nature of that interest and is disqualified from participating in the deliberations of the Board or the office in respect of that matter, unless the Board or office decides otherwise.(10)A member of the Board, the Director or a member of staff of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions shall not trade with the Office.