GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 8393

IT IS notified for general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Culture and: Heritage has appointed a committee to be known as the Local Organizing Committee for the 1st Africa Deaf Athletics Championships. 1. The Committee shall comprise of the following — Nderitu Ginaria—Chairman Peter Kalae — Vice-Chairman Members Miriam Opondo, Tom Ndede, Francis Mutate, Jones Kind, Rizplta.Matanyo„ BeaticeMwihaki, George-0YR*, Peter Idg'enatt. George Gratathe (Dr.), Susan:Whim. Mwriatebole Hassan Juana, Elizabeth Yatitsh, 2. The Chnimmo of the Local Organizing Committee shall chair the meetings-ontharoommoittee and in his absence, the Vice-Chairman shall chair anditionte absence of both, the members present shall elect a member of thecammittee to chair the meeting. 3. The Tennsof Reference of the Committee are to— (a) offer the best high level organizational standards for hostingthe championships in Nairobi; (b) provide technical guidance and review the status of the champamships at each stage of the lifecycle; (c) perborneany other function necessary for the execution of its fimation to ensure effective co-ordination, supervision ancteaganization of the championships. 4. Mode of operation: In the performance of its functions the Committee shall— (a) regulate its own procedure; (b) regtdady keep the Cabinet Secretary apprised on its progress; (c) hold such number of meetings in such places and at such times as ft may consider necessary for the discharge of its functions; (d) submit a final report to the Cabinet Secretary after the end of its term. 5. The term of office: The committees shall be in office for a period of one year with effect from 26th August, 2019 or for such longer period as the Cabinet Secretary may prescribe by notice in the Gazette. 6. The Secretariat: (a) the Secretariat of the Local organizing committee shall be at Sports Kenya at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani; (b) the Secretariat shall be comprised of such number of staff as shall be deemed appropriate by the committee who shall be recruited and/or provided by the Ministry or Deaf Athletics Association of Kenya; (c) the Chief Executive Officer shall be the head of the Secretariat. (d) the secretariat of the Local Organizing Committee shall be responsible for (i) Providing appropriate background briefing to the committee; (ii) Supervising and controlling the day to day operations of the committee; (iii) Preparing the committee's report and disseminating information deemed relevant by the committee; (iv) Preparing the budget and accounts of the committee (v) Ensuring consultation with the chairman of the committee and with guidance from the Ministry's Accounting Officer; (vi) Overall co-ordination of all activities of the Committee; (vii) Co-ordinating the activities of the committee and in particular ensuring liaison with the chairman of the committee and sub-committee if any; (vile) Matters relating to protocol, public relations and procuring services for the committee and the sub- committees; (it)`. Organizing and co-ordinating travel and accommodation for members of the committee; (* Setting up the championship's administration centre; (xi:)' Communicating with International Deaf Federation and other partners in consultation with Chairman and Deaf Athletics Association of Kenya; (xin Executing the various programmes and plans approved by the organizing committee like legacy, global promotion, athletics legends and youth agenda; (xiii) Performing such other assignments as may be assigned from time to time by the committee in the exercise of its mandate; 7. Funding (a) the. activities of the Local Organizing Committee shall be funded by the government; (b) the. Chief Executive Officer shall forward to the Principal Secretary at least once every two (2) months a report on the expenditure of the committee for onward submission to the Cation Secretary. Dated the 27thAugust, 2019. AMINA C. MOHAMED, Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Culture and Heritage.