Interim Town Management Committee
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Applications are invited from:
The following professional bodies and associations to fill five vacancies;
An umbrella body representing professional associations in the area;
An association representing the private sector in the area;
A cluster representing registered associations of the informal sector in the area;
A cluster representing registered neighbourhood associations in the area; and
An association of urban areas and cities,
Interested individuals that shall be recruited competitively to fill another for additional four (4) Vacancies
The positions are available on part time basis.
Key Responsibilities/Functions of the committees
Oversee the affairs of the town
Development and Adoption of Policies, plans, strategies and programmes
Setting targets for delivery of services
Formulate and implement the Town integrated development plan
Control land use, land sub division, land development, and zoning by public and private sectors for any purpose, purpose, including industry, commerce, markets, shopping and other employment centres, residential areas, recreational areas, parks, entertainment, passenger transport, agriculture, and freight and transit stations within the framework of the spatial and master plans for the town as may be delegated by the county government;
Promote and undertake infrastructural development and services within the town
Develop and manage schemes , including site developments in collaboration with relevant national and county agencies
Maintain a comprehensive database and information system of the administration and provide public access thereto upon payment of a nominal fee to be determined by the board.
Administer and regulate its internal affairs
Implement applicable national and county legislation
Enter into such contracts, partnership or joint ventures as it may consider necessary for the discharge of its functions under the Urban Areas and Cities act or other written laws.
Monitor and, where appropriate , regulate town services where those services are provided by service providers other than the committee of the town
Prepare its budget for approval by the County executive committee and administer the budget as approved
As may be delegated by the County Government, collect rates , taxes , levies, duties, fees and surcharge on fees
Implement and Settle tariff , rates and tax and debt collection policies as may be delegated by the County Government
Monitor the impact and effectiveness of any services, policies, programmes or plans
Establish, implement and monitor performance management system
Promote a safe and healthy environment
Facilitate and regulate public transport and
Perform such other functions as may be delegated to it by the county government or as may be provided for by any written law.
Manage and develop human resources within their town administration
Requirement for appointment
To qualify for appointment an applicant must meet the following requirements
Is a citizen of Kenya;
Is ordinarily resident or has a permanent dwelling in the town/county
Carries on business in the town/county
Has lived in the town/county for at least five years
Has proven working experience of not less than five years in a relevant area
The person satisfies the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.
Individual applicants and organizations making nominations should submit their application letter together with a detailed C.V, copies of certificates and other credentials, and chapter six of the constitution requirements and contacts of three professional referees, daytime telephone contacts and email address to the office named below by 3rd January, 2014:
The Interim County Secretary,
Kisii County
P.O Box 4550-40200,
Kisii
Online applications should be sent via email: countysecretary [at] kisii.go.ke or info [at] kisii.go.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
