[Rev. 2012] (h) Kenya Defence Forces Kenya Defence Forces CAP. 199 may perform any other function as may be assigned to it under this Act and any other written law. (2) In exercising the oversight role under subsection (1)(a), the Defence Council shall ensure that the provisions of Article 232(1)(i) of the Constitution are respected and upheld. 21. Conduct of business and affairs of the Defence Council (1) The business and affairs of the Defence Council shall be conducted in accordance with the Second Schedule. (2) Except as provided for in the Second Schedule, the Defence Council may regulate its own procedure. 22. Committees of the Defence Council (1) The Defence Council may establish committees for the effective discharge of its functions. (2) The Defence Council may co-opt into the membership of the committees established under subsection (1) other persons whose knowledge and skills are considered necessary for the functions of the Council. (3) Any person co-opted into a committee of the Defence Council under subsection (2) may attend the meetings of the Council and participate in its deliberations, but shall not participate in the making of decisions. 23. Appointments (1) The Chief of the Defence Forces, the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces and the three Service Commanders shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Defence Council. (2) A person shall not be eligible for appointment as the Chief of the Defence Forces, the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces or Service Commander unless that person— (a) is a citizen of Kenya pursuant to Article 78 of the Constitution; (b) is a member of the regular Defence Forces; and (c) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. (3) In appointing the Chief of the Defence Forces, the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces and the three Service Commanders, the President shall take into account— (a) seniority; (b) military and formal civil education; (c) the possession of a relevant degree from a university or an institution recognized in Kenya or such other equivalent qualifications as may be approved by the Defence Council; and (d) military and security experience. K7-27 [Issue 1]