ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act
29. Functions of the governing bodies of training institutions
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
29. Functions of the governing bodies of training institutions
The functions of the organs set out under section 28(1) shall include—(a)overseeing the conduct of education and training in the institutions in accordance with the provisions of this Act and any other written law;(b)promoting and maintaining standards, quality and relevance in education and training in the institutions in accordance with this Act and any other written law;(c)administering and managing the property of the institutions;(d)developing and implementing the institutions’ strategic plan;(e)preparing annual estimates of revenue and expenditure for the institution and incurring expenditure on behalf of the institutions;(f)receiving, on behalf of the institution, fees, grants, subscriptions, donations, bequests or other moneys and to make disbursement to the institution or other bodies or persons;(g)determining the fees payable and prescribing conditions under which fees may be remitted in part or in whole in accordance with the guidelines developed under the provisions of this Act;(h)mobilizing resources for the institutions;(i)developing and reviewing programmes for training and to make representations thereon to the Board;(j)regulating the admission and exclusion of students from the institutions, subject to a qualifications framework and the provisions of this Act;(k)approving collaboration or association with other institutions and industries in and outside Kenya subject to prior approval by the Board;(l)recruiting and appointing trainers from among qualified professionals and practising trades persons in relevant sectors of industry;(m)determining suitable terms and conditions of service for support staff, trainers and instructors and remunerating the staff of the institutions, in consultation with the Authority;(n)making regulations governing organization, conduct and discipline of the staff and students;(o)preparing comprehensive annual reports on all areas of their mandate, including education and training services and submit the same to the Board;(p)providing for the welfare of the students and staff of the institutions;(q)encouraging, nurturing and promoting democratic culture, dialogue and tolerance in the institutions; and(r)discharging all other functions conferred upon it by this Act or any other written law.