CAP. 84 National Police Service [Rev. 2012] (b) (c) holds a degree from a University recognized in Kenya; has had at least ten years’ proven experience at management level of a public institution; (d) has had a distinguished career in his field; (e) has knowledge and experience in criminal investigations or policing; (f) has proven relevant experience in any of the following fields— (i) management; (ii) law; (iii) economics; (iv) change management; (v) finance; (vi) governance; or (vii) public administration; and (g) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. (5) The Director of Criminal Investigations shall be a State officer for the purposes of Article 260 of the Constitution. (6) Before assuming office, the Director of Criminal Investigations shall take and subscribe to the oath of office prescribed under the Fourth Schedule. (7) The Director of Criminal Investigations shall, in the performance of the functions and duties of office, be responsible to the Inspector-General. (8) The Director of Criminal Investigations shall be— (a) the chief executive officer of the Directorate; (b) responsible for— (i) implementing the decisions of the Inspector-General; (ii) efficient administration of the Directorate; (iii) the day-to-day administration and management of the affairs of the Directorate; and (iv) the performance of such other duties as may be assigned by the Inspector General, the Commission, or as may be prescribed by this Act, or any other written law. 30. Procedure for appointment of the Director (1) Whenever a vacancy occurs in the office of the Director of Criminal Investigations, the Commission shall, by notice in the Gazette and at least two daily newspapers of national circulation, declare a vacancy and request for applications. (2) Any person qualified in accordance with this Act may make an application to the Commission within fourteen days of the publication of the notice. (3) The Commission shall consider the applications, conduct public interviews and shortlist at least three persons qualified for the positions advertised. (4) The names of the shortlisted persons under subsection (3) shall be published in the Gazette. [Issue 1] N18 - 22