Kakamega County Government County Assembly Service Board Member Job in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

The Kakamega County Government
 

The County Assembly
 

Vacancy
 

Member of The County Assembly Service Board 

(1 Post)
 

Article 176 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 establishes a County Assembly for each County Government. 

To enable effective carrying out of functions of a County Assembly, the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 has established the County Assembly Service Board which shall be responsible for the following functions:- 
 

a) Providing services and facilities to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly.
 

b) Constituting offices in the County Assembly Services and appointing and supervising office holders.
 

c) Preparing annual estimates of expenditure of the County Assembly Service and submitting them to the County Assembly for approval and exercising budgetary control over the service.
 

d) Undertaking, singly or jointly with other relevant organizations programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and
 

e) Performing other functions necessary for the well-being of the members and staff of the County Assembly or as prescribed by the National Legislation.
 

Section 12 of the Act further states that the County Assembly Service Board shall comprise the Speaker of  the County Assembly as the Chairperson, the leader of the Majority Party, the leader of the Minority party and one person resident in the County appointed by the County Assembly from among persons who have knowledge and experience in public affairs, but who are not a members of the County Assembly.
 

Pursuant to the statutory requirement, the Kakamega County Assembly wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified persons resident in Kakamega County, who have knowledge and experience in public affairs, holders of first Degree from a recognized University but who are not members of the County Assembly to be considered for the position of a member of the County Assembly Service Board.
 

How to apply:
 

a) Each application should be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and a letter from the Area Chief confirming that the applicant is a resident of an area within the Kakamega County.
 

b) All applications should be clearly marked ‘Application for the position of a Member of the County Assembly Service Board’ on the envelope and hand delivered to:-
 

The Interim Clerk of the County Assembly
Kakamega County
P O Box 36 – 50100
Kakamega

Online applications should be emailed to kakamegacountyassembly@gmail.com So as to reach the Interim Clerk of the County Assembly on or before 19th April, 2013.
 

Note: Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. 

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 

Patrick W. Kamwessar
Interim Clerk,
County Assembly of Kakamega