13.07.2015 Views

Constitution of Kenya (Repealed) - Kenya Law Reports

Constitution of Kenya (Repealed) - Kenya Law Reports

Constitution of Kenya (Repealed) - Kenya Law Reports

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

38 <strong>Constitution</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Kenya</strong>[Rev. 2009holding or acting in the <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>of</strong> the Service;(h) from time to time as necessity arises, to appoint anindependent body to review and make recommendationson the salaries and allowances <strong>of</strong> the members <strong>of</strong> theAssembly;(i) to initiate, co-ordinate and harmonize policies and strategiesrelating to the development <strong>of</strong> the Service;(j) to undertake, singly or jointly with other relevant authoritiesand organisations, such programmes as will promote theideals <strong>of</strong> parliamentary democracy in <strong>Kenya</strong>.(k) to do such other things including review <strong>of</strong> parliamentarypowers and privileges as may be necessary for the well-being<strong>of</strong> the members and staff <strong>of</strong> the National Assembly and toexercise such other functions as may be prescribed by orunder an Act <strong>of</strong> Parliament.(6) In the exercise <strong>of</strong> its powers or the performance <strong>of</strong> its functionsunder this <strong>Constitution</strong>, the Commission shall not be subject to thedirection or control <strong>of</strong> any other person or authority.(7) Subject to this section, the Commission may by regulationsor otherwise regulate its own procedure and, with the consent <strong>of</strong> thePresident or the Public Service Commission, as may be appropriate,may confer powers or impose duties on any public <strong>of</strong>ficer or authorityfor the purpose <strong>of</strong> the discharge <strong>of</strong> its functions.(8) Subject to any regulations made under subsection (7), theCommission may act notwithstanding a vacancy in its membership orabsence <strong>of</strong> a member, and its proceedings shall not be invalidated bythe presence or participation <strong>of</strong> a person not entitled to be present at orto participate in those proceedings.(9) The Commission shall endeavour to reach every decision byconsensus:Provided that where on any matter consensus cannot be obtained,the decision <strong>of</strong> the Commission shall require the concurrence <strong>of</strong> amajority <strong>of</strong> all the members there<strong>of</strong>.(10) The Commission may, by directions in writing, delegate any<strong>of</strong> its powers under this section to any one or more <strong>of</strong> its members orto any <strong>of</strong>ficer in the parliamentary service.

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!