Public Service Commission Act

66. Authorized officer may impose penalties

Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force

66. Authorized officer may impose penalties

(1)Despite any other provisions of this Act, an authorized officer may, without reference to the Commission—

(a)after investigation and after giving a public officer an opportunity to make representation, which shall be recorded, reprimand the public officer; or

(b)stop the pay or salary of a public officer who has been absent from duty without leave, lawful cause or reasonable excuse, an amount equivalent to the public officer's pay or salary for such period of absence.

(2)An authorized officer exercising delegated powers under this section shall act in accordance with provisions of this Part.

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Source: Kenya Law