Public Service Commission Act

78. Resignation

Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force

78. Resignation

(1)A public officer desirous of resigning from a public office shall write a resignation letter to the public officer's appointing authority.

(2)The public officer shall give one months' notice or pay one month's salary in lieu of notice.

(3)Where a public officer resigns from the public service, the public officer shall be entitled to benefits in accordance with the—

(a)terms and conditions applicable or contained in the contract of service; and

(b)provisions of law governing the resignation of public officers; or employment law governing resignations generally.

(4)A person who had resigned from the public service may rejoin the service in accordance with the provisions of this Act or any other relevant legislation and procedures governing appointment to the public service.

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Source: Kenya Law