Municipal manager shall be responsible for implementing the decisions and functions of the Municipal Board and shall be answerable to the Board.
Duties and Responsibilities
The municipal manager shall report to the Vihiga Municipal Board. The Municipal Manager shall be responsible for:
Implementing the decisions and functions of the Municipal Board as provided for in the Urban Areas and Cities Act section 20 (a) to (s);
Preparing and presenting for approval to the Board of the Municipality, an annual estimate of revenue and expenditure to fund and carry out the programs and operations of the Board;
Be principally responsible for building and maintaining strong alliance and effective working relations between the Board of the Municipality and the civil society, private sector and community-based organizations;
Causing to be prepared, transmitted to the Board of the Municipality, and distributed to the public at least an annual report on the activities and accomplishments of the departments and agencies comprising the executive branch Municipality;
Prepare and administer annual municipality budget;
Administer Municipality utilities and properties;
Acting as an ex-officio member of all committees of the Board of the Municipality;
Performing functions as may be delegated by the Municipal Board or by order or conferred upon the Municipal Manager; and
Perform other duties as directed by the Board of the Municipality.
Requirements for Appointment
Be a Kenyan Citizen;
Hold a degree in Urban Management, Public Administration, Business Management, Project Planning, and Management or any other relevant degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
Possession of a relevant Master's degree;
Has proven experience of not less than Five (5) years in administration or management either in the Public or Private sector with at least five years in senior management;
Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.