Judiciary Fund Act
The Act may be cited as the Judiciary Fund Act.
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- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Instrument
- Act or statute
- Citation
- Cap. 8B
- Version
- 31 Dec 2022
- Language
- en
- Official source
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Source attribution: Source: Kenya Law
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The Act may be cited as the Judiciary Fund Act. Defines the terms "Chief Registrar" and "Fund". Section 3 states objectives to safeguard the financial and operational independence of the Judiciary. The National Assembly may appropriate monies out of the Consolidated Fund. The Chief Registrar must submit the Fund's accounts to the Auditor‑General within three months after the end of each financial year; the accounts must be audited and reported in accordance with the Public Audit Act.
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Part I
PRELIMINARY
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PRELIMINARY - 1. Short title
AI-assisted research summary: The Act may be cited as the Judiciary Fund Act.
Section 1. Short title Section This Act may be cited as the Judiciary Fund Act. - 2 Verify source ↗
PRELIMINARY - 2. Interpretation
AI-assisted research summary: Defines the terms "Chief Registrar" and "Fund".
Section 2. Interpretation Section In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires— "Chief Registrar" means the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary appointed under Article 161(2)(c) of the Constitution; and "Fund" means the Judiciary Fund established by Article 173 of the Constitution. - 3 Verify source ↗
PRELIMINARY - 3. Objectives of the Fund
AI-assisted research summary: Section 3 states objectives to safeguard the financial and operational independence of the Judiciary.
Section 3. Objectives of the Fund Section safeguard the financial and operational independence of the Judiciary; - 4 Verify source ↗
PRELIMINARY - 4. Sources of the Fund
AI-assisted research summary: The National Assembly may appropriate monies out of the Consolidated Fund.
Section 4. Sources of the Fund Section such monies as may be appropriated by the National Assembly out of the Consolidated Fund;
Part II
ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUND
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ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUND - 10. Accounts and audit
AI-assisted research summary: The Chief Registrar must submit the Fund's accounts to the Auditor‑General within three months after the end of each financial year; the accounts must be audited and reported in accordance with the Public Audit Act.
Section 10. Accounts and audit Section 10(1)(a) keep or cause to be kept proper books of accounts and other books and records related to the Fund; and Section 10(1)(b) prepare, sign and transmit to the Auditor-General accounts of the Fund in accordance with Public Audit Act (Cap. 412B). Section 10(2) Within a period of three months from the end of each financial year, the Chief Registrar shall submit to the Auditor-General the accounts of the Fund. Section 10(3) The accounts of the Fund shall be audited and reported upon in accordance with the Public Audit Act (Cap. 412B). - 11 Verify source ↗
ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUND - 11. Annual report
AI-assisted research summary: The Chief Registrar must, within three months after each financial year ends, prepare and submit to the National Assembly a report on the Fund's operations for the preceding year and must forward a copy of that report to the Chief Justice.
Section 11. Annual report Section 11(1) The Chief Registrar shall, within three months after the end of each financial year, prepare and submit to the National Assembly a report of the operations of the Fund for the immediately preceding year. Section 11(2) The Chief Registrar shall forward a copy of the report to the Chief Justice. - 12 Verify source ↗
ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUND - 12. Delegation by Chief Registrar
AI-assisted research summary: The Chief Registrar may, in writing and for purposes of the Fund, delegate the powers or functions of an Accounting Officer to a judicial officer or judiciary staff, in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act (Cap. 412A).
Section 12. Delegation by Chief Registrar Section The Chief Registrar, may, for purposes of the Fund, delegate to a judicial officer or judiciary staff, in writing, the powers or functions of an Accounting Officer in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act (Cap. 412A). - 13 Verify source ↗
ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUND - 13. Authority to incur expenditure
AI-assisted research summary: The Chief Registrar may, in writing, authorize a judicial officer or member of staff to act for the efficient management of the Judiciary; the authority to incur expenditure must be accompanied by guidelines on its usage.
Section 13. Authority to incur expenditure Section 13(1) The Chief Registrar may, in writing, authorize a judicial officer or a member of staff for the efficient management of the Judiciary. Section 13(2) The authority to incur expenditure shall be accompanied by guidelines on its usage. - 5 Verify source ↗
ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUND - 5. Administration of the Fund
AI-assisted research summary: Ensure compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (Cap. 412A).
Section 5. Administration of the Fund Section in the management of the Fund, ensure compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (Cap. 412A); and - 6 Verify source ↗
ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUND - 6. Utilization of the Fund
AI-assisted research summary: The Fund is to be used to defray the administrative expenses of the Judiciary.
Section 6. Utilization of the Fund Section to defray the administrative expenses of the Judiciary; - 7 Verify source ↗
ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUND - 7. Monies to be retained in the Fund
AI-assisted research summary: All receipts, savings and accruals to the Fund and the balance of the Fund at the end of each financial year must be retained in the Fund and applied in accordance with the Constitution and this Act.
Section 7. Monies to be retained in the Fund Section All receipts, savings and accruals to the Fund and the balance of the Fund at the end of each financial year shall be retained in the Fund and applied in accordance with the Constitution and this Act. - 8 Verify source ↗
ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUND - 8. Financial year
AI-assisted research summary: The Fund's financial year is the twelve-month period ending on 30 June each year.
Section 8. Financial year Section The financial year of the Fund shall be the period of twelve months ending on the thirtieth June each year. - 9 Verify source ↗
ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUND - 9. Bank accounts
AI-assisted research summary: The Chief Registrar must open and maintain bank accounts necessary for the effective management of the Fund.
Section 9. Bank accounts Section The Chief Registrar shall open and maintain such bank accounts as are necessary for the effective management of the Fund.
Part III
PROVISIONS ON DELEGATED LEGISLATION
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PROVISIONS ON DELEGATED LEGISLATION - 14. Regulations
AI-assisted research summary: The Chief Justice may, in consultation with the Chief Registrar, make regulations for the proper management of the Fund.
Section 14. Regulations Section 14(1) The Chief Justice may, in consultation with the Chief Registrar, make regulations for the proper management of the Fund. Section 14(2)(a) the purpose and objective of delegation under this section is to enable the Chief Justice to make regulations to provide for the proper management of the Fund; Section 14(2)(b) the principles and standards applicable to the regulations made under this section are those set out in the Interpretation and General Provisions Act (Cap. 2) and the Statutory Instruments Act (Cap. 2A).
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