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 Meru wishes to invite applications from suitable and qualified persons to be considered for the position of a member of Meru 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

e) 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 speaker of the County Assembly as the chairperson, the leader of the Minority Party, the leader of the Majority 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 hard delivered to:

The Interim Clerk
County Assembly of Meru
County Assembly Service Board
P.O. Box 3,
Meru.

So as to reach him not later than 29th April, 2013 before 1700 Hours.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.