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Teachers Service Commission Act
13. Committees of the Commission
Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force
13. Committees of the Commission
(1)The Commission may from time to time establish such committees as may be necessary for the better carrying out of its functions and the exercise of its powers.(2)Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the committees may deal with issues relating to recruitment, promotion, dispute resolution and discipline of registered teachers.(3)The Commission may co-opt into the membership of committees established under subsection (1) any person whose knowledge and skills are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission.(4)A person co-opted under subsection (3) may attend the meetings of the committee and participate in its deliberations but shall have no right to vote at the meeting.(5)In addition to the committees established under subsection (1), the Commission shall constitute a consultative committee on the terms and conditions of service of registered teachers employed by the Commission.(6)The committee constituted under subsection (5) shall consist of—(a)a Chairperson who shall be an experienced educationist appointed by the Commission;(b)a member of the Commission;(c)the Secretary to the Commission;(d)a representative of the Principal Secretary in the Ministry responsible for education;(e)a representative of the Principal Secretary in the Ministry responsible for finance;(f)a representative of the Principal Secretary in the Ministry responsible for public service;(g)five persons nominated by trade unions representing the interests of registered teachers; and(h)a certified public secretary of good professional standing appointed by the Commission, who shall be the secretary and an ex-officio member of the committee.(7)The Chairperson, members and secretary appointed under subsection (6) (g) and (h) shall serve for a term of three years renewable for one further term.(8)The Commission may make regulations to give further effect to this section.