ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Sports Act
35. Constitution of the Council
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
35. Constitution of the Council
(1)The management of the Academy shall vest in a Council which shall consist of—(a)a Chairperson, who shall be a person knowledgeable in sports, finance or commerce, appointed by the President;(b)the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for sports;(c)the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for finance;(e)the Director-General, Sports Kenya;(f)the Chief Executive Officer of the Academy appointed under section 37 who shall be the Secretary;(g)two other persons who have experience in the management of training Academys, corporate sector or sports, appointed by the Cabinet Secretary;(h)four other persons appointed by the Cabinet Secretary on nomination by—(i)the sports organizations recognized as the national co- ordinating bodies for the promotion and development of high performance Olympic, Paralympic and Deaflympics sports in Kenya; and(ii)the national multi-sport sports organization that is responsible for the adherence to all the codes for sports and recreational bodies.(2)The members of the Council under subsection (1)(b) to (d) may attend the meetings of the Council in person or designate a representative, in writing to attend on their behalf.(3)Any member of the Council, appointed under subsection (1)(g) and (h) shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, hold office for a period not exceeding three years, on such terms as may be specified in the instrument of appointment and shall be eligible for reappointment for a further and final term of three years.(4)Appointment to the Council under subsection (1)(g) and (h) shall be by name and notice in the Gazette.(5)The Chairperson or a member of the Council, other than an ex officio member, may—(a)at any time resign from office by notice in writing to the Cabinet Secretary;(b)be removed from office by the Cabinet Secretary if the member—(i)has been absent from three consecutive meetings of the Council without the permission of the Chairperson;(ii)is adjudged bankrupt or enters into a composition scheme or arrangement with his creditors;(iii)is convicted of fraud, forgery, uttering a forged document, or for any offence under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act (Cap. 65);(iv)is convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a term exceeding six months or to a fine exceeding ten thousand shillings; or(v)is incapacitated by prolonged physical or mental illness or is deemed otherwise unfit to discharge the duties of a member of the Council.