ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Bungoma National Polytechnic Order
6. Vacancy in office of member
Edition: 2024-01-19 · In force
6. Vacancy in office of member
(1)Subject to the provisions of this Order, the office of a member of the Council shall become vacant if the member—(a)resigns by notice in writing addressed to the Cabinet Secretary;(b)is unable to perform the functions of office by reason of prolonged physical or mental incapacity;(c)is adjudged bankrupt by a court of competent jurisdiction or enters into a composition or scheme of arrangement for the benefit of creditors;(d)is guilty of gross misconduct;(e)contravenes Chapter Six or Thirteen of the Constitution; or(f)is convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a period of six months or more.(2)Where the office of a member of the Council becomes vacant, the Cabinet Secretary may, subject to the provisions of this Order, appoint another person to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term of such member.(3)Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, any member of the Council suspected of having contravened Chapters Six or Thirteen of the Constitution shall vacate office to pave way for investigations.(4)Where a person who has vacated office under sub-paragraph (1)(e) is not found culpable after investigations carried out under sub-paragraph (3), the person shall be reinstated as a member of the Council.