County Attorney at Homa-Bay County Public Service Board

Terms of service: Contract of Six (6) years
Remuneration: As per Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) guidelines

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at least 5 years standing
• Meets the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

• The principal legal adviser to the county executive committee
• Shall attend the meetings of the county executive committee as an ex-officio member of the executive committee
• Shall, on the instructions of the County Government, represent the county executive in court or in any other legal proceedings to which the county is a party, other than criminal proceedings
• Advise Departments in the County Executive on legislative and other legal matters
• Liaise with the office of the Attorney General when need arises
• Be responsible for the revision of county laws,
• Negotiate, draft, vet and interpret documents and agreements for and on behalf of the County Executive and it agencies.
• Perform any other function as may be necessary for the effective discharge of the duties and the exercise of powers of the County Attorney.