Taita Taveta County Assembly Service Board Member Job in Kenya


The County Assembly of Taita Taveta

Member of the County Assembly Service Board

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

To enable effective execution of the functions of a County Assembly, the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 has established the County Assembly Service Board. 

Pursuant to this statutory requirement, the County Assembly of Taita Taveta wishes to invite applications from suitable and qualified persons to be considered for the position of a Member of Taita Taveta County Assembly Service Board.
 
Duties and Responsibilities of the Board
 
a) Providing service and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly;
 
b) Constituting offices in the County Assembly Service 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 performing other functions necessary for the well-being of the Members and staff of the County Assembly or prescribed by National legislation.

Section 12 of the Act further states that the county Assembly Service Board shall comprise the speakers 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 is not a member of the County Assembly.
 
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, and testimonials.
 
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 to the County Assembly
County Assembly of Taita Taveta
P.O. Box 1066-80304 
Wundanyi
 
So as to reach her not later than 2nd May, 2013 before 1700 hrs.
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
 
Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.