Secretary to the Tax Appeals Tribunal at Judicial Service Commission

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is a part-time constitutional commission established under Article 171 of the Constitution and its membership comprise of: The Chief Justice who is the Chairperson One Supreme Court judge; One Court of Appeal judge One High Court judge One Magistrate The Attorney General Two advocates (one woman and one man); One person nominated by the Public Service Commission; One woman and one man to represent the public, not being lawyers, appointed by the President with the approval of the National Assembly. Our Mandate The Judicial Service Commission is an independent Commission established under Article 171 of the Constitution. Its mandate as stipulated in Article 172 of the Constitution is to promote and facilitate the independence and accountability of the Judiciary and the efficient, effective and transparent administration of justice. Our Functions Recommend to the President persons for appointment as judges. Review and make recommends on condition of service for judges (other than their remuneration), judicial officers and staff of the Judiciary. Receive complaints against, investigate and remove from office or otherwise disciplining registrars, magistrates, other judicial officers and other staff of the Judiciary. Prepare and implement programmes for the continuing education and training of judges and judicial officers. Advise the national government on improving the efficiency of the administration of justice.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Secretary to the Tax Appeals Tribunal are provided under Section 7 of the Tax Appeals Tribunal (Amendment) Act, namely:

• the day-to-day management of the affairs of the Tribunal


• keeping proper records of tax appeals filed, judgment delivered and the tax appeals settled out of the Tribunal;


• under the guidance of the Chairperson, providing policy and strategic leadership of the Tribunal and the Secretariat;


• mobilizing and managing the resources of the Tribunal;


• coordinating the preparation and approval of annual budget estimates by the Tribunal through a resolution by not less than half of the members;


• overseeing the financial management and administrative functions of the Tribunal in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 2012;


• keeping proper books of account of the financial affairs of Tribunal; and


• any other functions that may be assigned by the Chairperson from time to time.

Requirements

For appointment to the position of Secretary to the Tax Appeals Tribunal, the applicant must possess the following minimum qualifications set out in 7(2) of the Tax Appeals Tribunal (Amendment) Act No. 7 of 2022, namely:

• a degree in law, business, finance, economics, insurance or related field from a university recognized in Kenya;


• a minimum of ten years’ experience in matters relating to the discipline referred to in item 1 above, five of which should have been in senior management;


• has completed five years since he left the Authority, if the person is former employee of the Kenya Revenue Authority;


• is not a tax agent;


• has not been convicted of a felony;


• has not been adjudged bankrupt by a court of competent jurisdiction;


• has met his/ her tax obligations.


• meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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