Municipal Board Member (2 Positions) at Muranga County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• Answerable to the board and implement the decisions and functions of the board as per Urban Areas and Cities Act,2011 Section 20 and 21
• Manage Administration in accordance to the Urban and Cities Areas Act, 2011 and applicable legislations.
• Formulation and implementation of policies, strategies, plans and programs
• Develop, implement an integrated Development Plan and monitor its progress
• Act on behalf of the Municipal Board by ensuring the execution of the decisions of the Board
• Prepare and present for approval to the Board of the Municipality, an annual estimate of revenue and expenditure.
• Be principally responsible for building and maintaining a strong alliance and effective working relationships between the Board and the civil society, private sector and community based organizations;
• Prepare, and submit to the Board an annual report on the activities and accomplishments of the departments and agencies comprising the executive branch of the Municipality.
• Act as Board Secretary and as an ex-officio member of all committees of the Board;
• Exercise supervision over all departments and agencies of the Municipality and coordination of its activities
• Enforce the provisions of this Charter, Municipal By-laws, and all applicable laws; and other Municipality decisions;
• Prepare and administer the annual Municipality budget;
• Administer Municipality utilities and property;
• Encourage and support regional and intergovernmental cooperation;
• Promote cooperation among the Board of the Municipality, staff and citizens in developing Municipality policies and building a sense of community;
• Exercise such other powers as may be prescribed by Charter, by-laws and applicable laws.
• Any other duties as directed by the Board

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• Holds at least a diploma from an institution recognized in Kenya;
• Has a distinguished career in a medium level management position in either the private or public sector;
• Holds at least five years’ post qualification professional experience
• Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• An ordinarily resident or has a permanent dwelling in the municipality; and (1) carries on business in the municipality or has lived in the municipality for at least five years.
• Terms of Service: A Member of Board shall hold office for a term of five (5) years, on part time basis.
• Benefits: As Provided by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission