Statistics Act

8. Director-General

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

8. Director-General

(1)There shall be a Director-General of the Bureau who shall, subject to this section, be appointed by the Board, on such terms and conditions of service as the Board may determine.

(2)A person shall not be qualified for appointment as the Director-General unless such person—

(a)meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

(b)has a masters degree in statistics, economics, demography or mathematics from a recognised university; and

(c)has at least ten years' experience in the management of a public or private institution.

(3)The Director-General shall be the chief executive officer of the Bureau and the secretary to the Board and the committees.

(4)In the exercise of his functions under this Act, the Director-General shall, subject to the direction of the Board—

(a)be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Bureau;

(b)manage the funds and property of the Bureau;

(c)be responsible for the management of the staff of the Bureau;

(d)cause to be prepared for the approval of the Board—

(i)the annual work programmes of the Bureau; and

(ii)the annual budget, and audited accounts of the Bureau.

[Act No. 16 of 2019, s. 7.]

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Source: Kenya Law