GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 13557

IT IS notified for the general information of the public that the Minister for Lands has appointed a Task Force consisting of the following: Elizabeth Nzioki (Dr.)—(Chairperson); Members: Patricia Kameri-Mbote (Prof.) Collins Odote (Dr.) Korir Singoei (Dr.) Odindo Opiata Ibrahim Mwathane Winnie Mwangi (Dr.) Peter Musyimi Prof. Simiyu Wandibba Faith Waigwa Soipan Tuya Harry Frederick Mugo Jane Mumbi Weru Erastus Lokaale Amina A. Hashi Richard L. Lelemusi Mercy Njamwea Irene Mutai Cesare Mbaria V. K. Liyai Joint Secretaries: Priscilla Nyaga Bernard Leitich Vane Akama The Task Force may co-opt professional and any appropriate competence within or outside Government. Terms of Reference for the Task Force: The mandate of the Task Force is to prepare two draft bills namely— (a) Community Land bill; and (b) Evictions and Resettlement Bill. The Task force will formulate these draft bills through a consultative process and in close collaboration with Ministry of Lands, key Ministries and other stakeholders. To achieve their mandate the Task Force will:  Hold consultative meetings to discuss and understand community lands on recognition of rights, administration and management of community lands and evictions and resettlement.  Review/Research the best practices from within and other countries that have statutorily recognized community land rights and evictions and resettlement to inform the development of the Bills.  Review existing zero draft Community Land Bill.  Review existing first draft evictions and resettlement Bill.  Formulate a draft Community Land Bill that meets provisions of the Constitution and the Sessional Paper No. 3 on National Land Policy.  Formulate a draft Evictions and Resettlement Bill based on provisions of the Constitution, National Land Policy and recommendations/findings of consultative processes.  Hold regional fora with public and stakeholders to discuss draft Bills and use feedback from these consultative processes to firm up draft Bills. In the performance of their tasks, the Task Force shall: (a) Prepare detailed Work Plan indicating the milestones and timelines. 21st September, 2012 THE KENYA GAZETTE 3629 (b) Develop a prioritized Matrix clearly categorizing the immediate, medium and long-term reforms and budgetary requirements. (c) Review documents relevant to mandate. (d) Hold consultative forums with professionals, land sector stakeholders and public. Reporting: (a) The Task Force shall report to the Minister for Lands; and (b) Shall regularly advise and keep the Minister appraised on progress. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, it shall make monthly progress reports to the Minister. Mode of Operation: In the performance of the duties, the Task Force shall regulate its procedure. Quorum: The quorum of any meeting for purpose of conducting any business other than to appoint a temporary chairman shall be six excluding the chairman. Duration (a) The Task Force shall finalize its task within a period of two months with effect from the date of gazettement. (b) Any of the members other than the public officers may resign by writing to the Minister to that effect and such resignation, shall take effect upon such letter of resignation being received by the Minister. Costs: The costs incurred by the Task Force, including but not restricted to facilitation and the payment of allowance in respect of the members and the secretariat of the Task Force, shall be defrayed from voted funds of the Ministry. Dated the 19th September, 2012. JAMES ORENGO, Minister For Lands.