[Rev. 2012]
National Police Service
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(7) Each station shall have a facility to receive, record and report complaints
against police misconduct.
(8) The Inspector-General may establish outposts and other units which shall
reflect the principles under the Constitution and this section.
41. County Policing Authority
(1) There shall be established a County Policing Authority in respect of each
county which shall comprise—
(a) the Governor or a member of the County Executive Committee
appointed by the Governor, who shall be the chairperson;
(b) county representatives appointed by the Inspector-General, who shall
comprise the heads of the National Police Service, the National
Intelligence Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations at
the county level;
(c) two elected members nominated by the County Assembly;
(d) the chairperson of the County Security Committee;
(e) at least six other members appointed by the Governor, from among
the following categories of persons ordinarily resident in the county—
(i) the business sector;
(ii) community based organizations;
(iii) women;
(iv) persons with special needs;
(v) religious organizations; and
(vi) the youth.
(2) The members referred to in subsection (1)(e) shall be recruited through a
competitive process by the office employing public officers in the county.
(3) The names of members nominated under subsection (1)(e) shall be
forwarded to the County Security Committee for vetting and subsequent thereto,
the County Assembly for approval.
(4) In nominating and appointing members under subsection (1)(e) the
nominating bodies, public service office at the County level and Governor shall—
(a) uphold the principle of one-third gender representation;
(b) ensure geographical representativeness of the county; and may
nominate more than one representative in respect of each category.
(5) Notwithstanding subsection (1)(e), the membership of the County Policing
Authority shall be proportional to the number of constituencies in the County.
(6) In the absence of the chairperson, the members shall elect one of their
member to chair the meetings of the County Policing Authority.
(7) A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a member under
subsection (2), if that person—
(a) has violated the Constitution;
(b) is adjudged bankrupt;
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