ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Access to Information (General) Regulations
7. Delegation by information Access Officer
Edition: 2023-12-01 · In force
7. Delegation by information Access Officer
(1)Where a public entity or private body has departments, regional offices or semi-autonomous units, the Information Access Officer may, subject to section 7(2) of the Act, delegate the performance of the duties to an officer in those departments, offices or units.(2)A delegation under paragraph (1) shall be made in writing to a suitable officer with the requisite authority to provide access to information in accordance with the Act and these Regulations.(3)Despite any delegation, the overall responsibility for implementation of the Act and these Regulations shall vest in the Chief Executive Officer or the person assigned the principal administrative responsibility by whatever title.