GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 7293

PURSUANT to section 11 of the Intergovernmental Relations Act, 2012 and Executive Order No. 1 of 2020, it is notified for the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Devolution establishes a selection panel to be known as the Selection Panel of the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee comprising— Chairperson: Anthony S. M. Gatumbu — Executive Office of the President Members: James Ongwae — Council of Governors Kivutha Kibwana — Council of Governors Julius Korir — Ministry of Devolution Joyce K. Nyabuti — Public Service Commission Andrew Wanyonyi — Ministry of Devolution Joint Secretaries: Patrick Karanja — Ministry of Devolution Pauline Muriithia — Ministry of Devolution (1) The Terms of Reference of the Selection Panel shall be to— (a) develop the criteria for recruitment of the member of the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee; (b) advertise the vacancy for the position of a member of the Inter- Governmental Relations Technical Committee; (c) receive, evaluate and generate a short-list of the applications; (d) interview the shortlisted candidates; (e) undertake due diligence on the suitability of the selected candidates; and (f) submit a final report with the recommended candidate to the Cabinet Secretary for recruitment by the Summit. (2) Reporting In the performance of its functions, the Selection Panel shall be responsible to the Cabinet Secretary responsible for Intergovernmental Relations and the Chairperson of the Council of Governors. (3) Meetings The Selection Panel shall— (a) hold such number of meetings in such places and at such times as the Panel may consider necessary for the proper discharge of its functions; and (b) regulate its own procedures. (4) Term of Office The Selection Panel shall remain in office for a period of ninety days from the day of their appointment or for such longer period as the Cabinet Secretary may deem necessary. (5) Secretariat The Cabinet Secretary shall appoint the Secretariat of the Selection Panel and such other officers as may be necessary for the achievement of the functions of the Selection Panel. (6) Finances and Office Accommodation The Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee shall provide the necessary financial support. Dated the 22nd June, 2022. EUGENE WAMALWA, Ag. Cabinet Secretary for Devolution and the ASALS.