ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Scrap Metal Act
6. Functions of the Council
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
6. Functions of the Council
(1)The functions of the Council shall be to—(a)advice the Cabinet Secretary on—(i)the appropriate measures and mechanisms for regulating the scrap metal industry in ensuring economic growth, protection of public health and conformity to the principles of environmental stewardship as required by the Basel Convention;(ii)the appropriate measures and mechanisms for protecting public interest against vandalism, theft of utility infrastructure and private property;(iii)the methods of attracting investors on the utilization of excess scrap materials and supporting existing users of scrap metal;(iv)the applicable licence fees to be prescribed under this Act; and(v)any other matter relevant to the operations of this Act.(b)receive, vet and process all applications for the grant and renewal of licences.(c)receive public complaints and disputes from the public and within the scrap metal industry.(d)submit an annual status report on the scrap metal industry in Kenya to the Cabinet Secretary.(2)The Council shall unless otherwise provided in this Act work in collaboration with the inspectors to bring order and integrity to the scrap metal trade.