ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Public Service Commission Act
28. Conditions for abolition of office
Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force
28. Conditions for abolition of office
(1)The Commission shall abolish an office in the public service upon receiving a written request by an authorised officer.(2)The Commission in making a determination as to whether to abolish an office, shall satisfy itself that—(a)the office relates to the provision of public services that are no longer necessary in view of improved methods for service delivery;(b)the request is based on a comprehensive plan informed by the department's workload analysis;(c)there is an indication of the financial implications of abolishing the office, including savings to be made in relation to services relating to the office;(d)information on the current authorized establishment, level of grading, designation, and evidence of optimum utilization of existing posts is submitted;(e)the office when abolished shall eliminate duplication and overlaps of functions by public bodies; and(f)the functions of the office, if not abolished are inconsistent with the Constitution or any other legislation.(3)Any decision by the Commission to abolish an office in the public service shall be subject to the due process of deployment, transfer, removing or retiring the affected public officer as prescribed under this Act or the terms and conditions applicable to the public officer.