Public Service Commission Act

40. Re-designation

Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force

40. Re-designation

(1)The criteria for appointment of public officers prescribed under this Part shall apply when selecting public officers for re-designation.

(2)A public officer who wishes to re-designate shall apply, in writing, to the respective authorized officer or to the Commission through the concerned authorized officer, as the case may be, for re-designation.

(3)A public officer may be re-designated to hold or act in a public office if—

(a)the office is vacant;

(b)he or she meets all the qualifications;

(c)the re-designation shall not disadvantage any public officer who is already serving in the particular cadre;

(d)the officer has consented to such a decision; and

(e)the decision shall not reduce the public officer's salary.

(4)A re-designation shall take effect on a date to be determined by the Commission or authorized officer.

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Source: Kenya Law