I will find out and get back to you. Thanks Nyaki ________________________________ From: waudo siganga <emailsignet@mailcan.com> To: elizaslider@yahoo.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Sent: Thu, February 17, 2011 3:08:07 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day 4: Query Catherine - Do we have someone who was involved in the drafting available on this list to answer questions? I have a sense that we are proceeding without the questions being resolved. Waudo On Thu, 17 Feb 2011 03:35 -0800, "k.k. ombati" <kaykerubo@gmail.com> wrote:
hi, im not sure i like the idea of the appointees being endorsed by parliament,it could lead to much political intreference and could be used to hinder some people from being appointed. i also dont see why the chair should have a longer term than other members and the term should be reduced to 3 years,with a maximum of two terms served. also gazettment of vacancies and appointments should be done by the cabinet secretary. section6(1)(f) has a typo and it shld refer to(i) not (f sections 6(1)(i) and (f) are unrealistic;what does financial interest encompass?does it mean if my sister works for safaricom,i am diqualified from board membership.
On 2/17/11, Walubengo J <jwalu@yahoo.com> wrote:
Nyaki,
plse update me. in the old act had defined a representative nature of the board/commissioners along the lines of someone from say Broadcast, Consumer, Technical, Legal, Govt Reps, etc. Does this new bill take care of this?
I think more than WHO gets appointed, we need to redefine representative structure of the commissioners. Otherwise you might get all the seven coming from a technical background (disaster ;-).
The other bit would be define limited terms for the commissioners (2terms), and possibly have parliament endorse the nominated Chairperson (even though the current stalement in parliament does not seem to support this view, but assume an american type of congress approval method here).
walu.
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From: Catherine Adeya <elizaslider@yahoo.com> Subject: [kictanet] Day 4: Consitutions and Appointment of Commissioners to the Commission To: jwalu@yahoo.com Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Thursday, February 17, 2011, 4:30 AM
Listers, As we continue our debate on the draft 'Independent Communications Commission of Kenya Billl 2010' we recall how yesterday, we opened the discussion on the functions of the Commission where the key issue is that the ICCK will have to perform duties imposed on it by the former Commission. We did not have many contributions and I should not give my viewpoint too much but in this case indulge me. I believe the word ‘imposed’ must go.
The other contribution was by Waudo mainly concerned with whether the ICCK will continue in its policy formulation function or whether it will be clear that it is meant to implement policy. He argued that since ICCK will take over whatever CCK has been doing then how does one deal with the aspect of being “independent of control by government” when in essence CCK votes at the ITU based on instructions from the Government of Kenya. If you want to continue anything on the Day 3 discussions kindly do so under the relevant header…contributions are still welcome.
Today is Day 4 and we move to:
SECTION 5: CONSTITUTION AND APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS TO THE COMMISSION
SECTION 6: DISQUALIFICATION
SECTION 5:
The Commission consists of 7 Commissioners appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Process:
1. Minister consults with PSC within 7 days of commencement of the Act ad declares vacancies and request for applications.
2. Application to be forwarded to PSC within 14 days of notice (by a qualified person or person/organization/group proposing qualified person)
3. PSC interviews and shortlists 2 people qualified for Chairperson and 9 people for members
4. Within 7 days President appoints Chairperson and members.
Question: Is this process fluid enough?
Key issue I would also like you to consider:
pg. 5, Section 5 (No. 3) about the type of person to be appointed, in a nutshell:
- Committed to fairness, freedom of expression, etc.
- Represents a large cross-section of the population
I am particularly interested in No. 3 (ii) [which requires serious editing anyway, I have done a little of it below though still wordy]:
(ii) Possess suitable qualifications, expertise and experience in the fields of, amongst others, broadcasting, telecommunications, law, media and economics; and any other related expertise.
Question: What are your thoughts on the kind of Commissioners needed? Do you think there should be a little more here about the calibre of a Chairperson? Where do gender issues come in? Or rather gender balance as this is still a problem in many of these appointments in Kenya.
SECTION 6:
Disqualification: There is a whole list of reasons on pg. 6, Section 6 on people who cannot be appointed to the commission. It includes:
- is not a Citizen of the Republic (I think this should be simply Kenya)
- is a public servant or holder of any other remunerated position under the State
- is an employee or employee of any party, movement..etc.
- has been convicted of any criminal charges…
Question: Read through and see if they are satisfactory? One that is not clear and in my view needs serious editing is:
6. (1) f. A person may not be appointed as a Commissioner if he or she or his or her business partner or associate holds an office in or with, or is employed by, any person or body, whether corporate or unincorporated, which has an interest contemplated in paragraph (f):
HELP! I am supposed to be a moderator, but who understands this or can make it simpler but clearer. It definitely needs to change. Best Regards, Nyaki
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