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PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. This Act shall may be cited as the e-Government Act. 2. This Act shall apply to all public institutions of the
Government of the United Republic. 3.

. This Act shall may be cited as the e-Government Act. 2. This Act shall apply to all public institutions of the
Government of the United Republic. 3.

In this Act, unless the context requires otherwise -
“asset” means any property owned by the Authority whether
tangible or intangible, including physical property, land,
shares or proprietary rights;
“Authority” means the e-Government Authority established
under section 4;
“availability” means ensuring timely and reliable access to
and use of information;
“Board” means the Board of Directors of the e-Government
Authority established under section 7;
“confidentiality” means preserving authorised restrictions
on access and disclosure, including means for protecting
personal privacy and proprietary information;
Short title
Application
Interpretation
CHAPTER 273
THE e-GOVERNMENT ACT
An Act to make provisions for e-Government services; the establishment
of the e-Government Authority and its administration; management
and operations of e-Government services; management of electronic
data and for other related matters. [19th September, 2019]
[GN. No. 964 of 2019]
Act No. 10 of 2019

of e-Government services; management of electronic
data and for other related matters. [19th September, 2019]
[GN. No. 964 of 2019]
Act No. 10 of 2019

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“critical application software” means application software
which is used to deliver or perform core institutions or
Government business processes;
“critical system” means a system which is used to deliver
or perform core institutions or Government business
processes;
“data” means any information presented in an electronic
form;
“Director General” means the Director General of the
Authority appointed under section 11;
“e-Government” means the use of information and
communication technologies (ICT) by the Government
to deliver public services;
“e-Government initiative” means any intervention taken
by public institution for the purpose of implementing
e-Government;
“e-Government security” means ICT security in the public
sector;
“e-Government services” means all services which are
delivered by public institutions by electronic means;
“e-Government Technical Committee” means the
e-Government Technical Committee established under
section 17;
“electronic communication” means any transfer of sign,
signal or computer data of any nature transmitted in
whole or in part by a wire, radio, electromagnetic, photo
electronic, photo optical or in any other similar form;
“electronic record” means a record that is created, generated,
sent, communicated, received, stored or accessed by
electronic means;
“ICT disposal” means ICT equipment and software disposal;
“ICT infrastructure” means composite hardware, software,
network resources and services required for the
existence, operation and management of an enterprise
ICT environment;

ns composite hardware, software,
network resources and services required for the
existence, operation and management of an enterprise
ICT environment;

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“ICT project” means a project for acquiring, sourcing or
improving ICT infrastructure or systems for undertaking
e-Government initiatives;
“ICT Security” means protecting information systems
from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, disruption,
modification, or destruction in order to provide
confidentiality, integrity and availability;
“ICT system” means an ICT set-up consisting of hardware,
software, data, communication technology and people
who use them;
“Institutional ICT Steering Committee” means the
Institutional ICT Steering Committee established under
section 18;
“integrity” means guarding against improper information
modification or destruction, and includes ensuring
information non-repudiation and authenticity;
“interoperability” means the ability of different information
technology systems and software applications to
communicate, exchange data and use of information that
has been exchanged;
“metadata” means a set of data that describes and provides
information about other data;
“Minister” means the Minister responsible for e-Government;
“National e-Government Steering Committee” means the
National e-Government Steering Committee established
under section 16;
“public institution” means ministries, independent
departments, regional secretariats, local government
authorities, executive agencies, parastatal organisations,
public corporations or any other Government autonomous
or semi-autonomous institutions;
“record” has the meaning ascribed to it under the Records
and Archives Management Act; and
“service provider” means an organisation, business or
individual which offers electronic service to a public
institution.

Archives Management Act; and
“service provider” means an organisation, business or
individual which offers electronic service to a public
institution.

Cap. 309

Cap. 309

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PART II
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE AUTHORITY
4.–(1) There is established an Authority to be known as
‘e-Government Authority’, also known in its acronym as “e-GA”. (2) The Authority established under subsection (1) shall be
a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common
seal and shall, in its corporate name, be capable of-
(a) suing and being sued;
(b) acquiring, holding and disposing of movable and
immovable property;
(c) exercising the powers and performing the functions
conferred upon it by or under this Act; and
(d) entering into any contract or other transaction, and
doing or suffering to do all such other acts and things
which a body corporate may lawfully perform, do or
suffer to be done. (3) Notwithstanding the preceding provisions of this
section, the Attorney General shall have the right, through the
Solicitor General, to intervene in any suit or matter instituted
by or against the Authority.

, the Attorney General shall have the right, through the
Solicitor General, to intervene in any suit or matter instituted
by or against the Authority.

(4) Where the Attorney General intervenes in any
matter in pursuance of subsection (3), the provisions of the
Government Proceedings Act, shall apply in relation to the
proceedings of that suit or matter as if it had been instituted
by or against the Government:
Provided that, the requirement of ninety days’ notice of
intention to sue the Government as stipulated under the
Government Proceedings Act shall not apply where the
Attorney General intervenes under this section. (5) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2), the
Authority shall have a duty to notify the Attorney General of
any impending suit or intention to institute a suit or matter
against the Authority. Establishment of
Authority
Cap. 5

notify the Attorney General of
any impending suit or intention to institute a suit or matter
against the Authority. Establishment of
Authority
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5.–(1) The Authority shall coordinate, oversee and promote
e-Government initiatives and enforce e-Government related
policies, laws, regulations, standards and guidelines in public
institutions.

ee and promote
e-Government initiatives and enforce e-Government related
policies, laws, regulations, standards and guidelines in public
institutions.

(2) Without prejudice to subsection (1), the functions of the
Authority shall be to-
(a) promote and provide quality e-Government services to
public institutions;
(b) enforce compliance by public institutions to the National
ICT Policy, e-Government related policies, laws,
regulations, standards and guidelines during planning,
acquisition, implementation, delivery, support and
maintenance of ICT infrastructure and systems;
(c) provide guidance and assistance on e-Government
initiatives to public institutions;
(d) approve software and hardware to be used by public
institutions;
(e) promote cooperation and coordination among users
and providers of ICT services in public institutions;
(f) ensure end to end visibility of Government ICT systems
and other systems offering services to the Government
including undertaking periodic audits of them;
(g) ensure integration and interoperability of Government
ICT systems and other systems offering services to the
Government;
(h) enhance capacity of public institutions to implement
e-Government initiatives;
(i) set technical standards and procedures for information
and communication technology planning, acquisition,
implementation, acceptance, support, sustainance,
disposal, risk management, data protection, security
and contingency management for public institutions;
(j) in collaboration with other relevant authorities,
undertake ICT systems audits and ICT security
assessments on Government ICT systems and other
private ICT systems offering services to the Government;
Functions of
Authority

udits and ICT security
assessments on Government ICT systems and other
private ICT systems offering services to the Government;
Functions of
Authority

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(k) facilitate public institutions to access shared ICT
infrastructure and systems;
(l) monitor and evaluate e-Government implementation
in the public institutions;
(m) facilitate and support implementation of all sector
specific ICT systems and services;
(n) advise the Government on implementation of
e-Government;
(o) facilitate public access to e-Government services;
(p) provide technical advice on ICT human resources
recruitment and development in public institutions;
(q) promote e-Government research, development and
innovation in public institutions;
(r) establish and maintain secure shared Government ICT
infrastructure and systems;
(s) develop mechanisms for enforcement of ICT security
standards and guidelines, provision of support on
ICT security operations, and implementation of
Government-wide cyber security strategies;
(t) provide technical advice on Government business
process re-engineering and integration; and
(u) perform such other functions as may be conferred on
the Authority by this Act or any other written law. 6.

ess re-engineering and integration; and
(u) perform such other functions as may be conferred on
the Authority by this Act or any other written law. 6.

The Authority shall, in the performance of its functions
under this Act have powers to-
(a) demand any information, document, record or report
in respect of any ICT related system, infrastructure,
project or initiative from any public institution;
(b) commission or undertake investigations or performance
audits on any ICT project, systems and infrastructure
in the public institutions;
(c) inspect any ICT project, systems and infrastructure to
ensure compliance with e-Government standards and
guidelines by any public institution;
Powers of
Authority

ICT project, systems and infrastructure to
ensure compliance with e-Government standards and
guidelines by any public institution;
Powers of
Authority

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(d) manage complaints related to e-Government services
from public, service providers or any other person;
(e) commission or undertake any study relevant to the
determination of any decision made in executing ICT
projects in the public institutions;
(f) stop any implementation of ICT project by public
institution which is not in compliance with
e-Government standards and guidelines;
(g) demand physical or logical access to any public institution
ICT systems, infrastructure, or networks for purposes of
conducting ICT audits or ICT security assessments. (h) require any public institution to-
(i) furnish any information or produce any record or
any document relating to ICT projects, systems or
infrastructure; or
(ii) answer all relevant questions relating to
e-Government initiatives;
(i) examine records or other documents and take copies
or extracts therefrom; and
(j) request any professional or technical assistance from
any appropriate body within or outside the United
Republic.

opies
or extracts therefrom; and
(j) request any professional or technical assistance from
any appropriate body within or outside the United
Republic.

PART III
ADMINISTRATION OF THE AUTHORITY
7.–(1) There shall be a Board of Directors of the Authority to
be known as e-Government Authority Board which shall be
the governing body of the Authority. (2) The Board shall be composed of the Chairman who shall
be appointed by the President and eight other members to be
appointed by the Minister as follows:
(a) a member from the Ministry responsible for e-
Government;
(b) a member from the institution responsible for revenue
collection;
Establishment of
Board

a member from the Ministry responsible for e-
Government;
(b) a member from the institution responsible for revenue
collection;
Establishment of
Board

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(c) a member from public higher learning institution;
(d) a member from the Ministry responsible for
communication;
(e) a law officer from the Office of the Attorney General;
(f) a member from the Ministry responsible for local
government Authorities; and
(g) two members as the Minister may consider necessary. (3) The Minister shall, in appointing members under
subsection (2)-
(a) ensure that at least three members are experts in ICT,
finance and tax management or telecommunication
engineering; and
(b) have due regard to gender. (4) The Director General shall be the Secretary to the Board. (5) The provisions of the Schedule shall have effect as to the
tenure of office of the members, proceedings of the Board and
other matters relating to the Board. 8.

ions of the Schedule shall have effect as to the
tenure of office of the members, proceedings of the Board and
other matters relating to the Board. 8.

Functions of the Board shall include to-
(a) advise the Minister on matters relating to e- Government
initiatives;
(b) approve and monitor the implementation of policies
pertaining to the Authority;
(c) approve career development plans, staffing levels and
terms and conditions of service for the staff of the
Authority;
(d) appoint and confirm managerial staff of the Authority;
(e) conduct managerial oversight and review the activities
and performance of management of the Authority;
(f) evaluate the performance of the entire management
team and take necessary measures;
(g) exercise disciplinary power over managerial staff of the
Authority;
(h) ensure effective and efficient use of resources of the
Authority;
Functions of
Board

se disciplinary power over managerial staff of the
Authority;
(h) ensure effective and efficient use of resources of the
Authority;
Functions of
Board

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(i) approve the Authority’s corporate strategic plan, annual
work programme and annual budget;
(j) approve financial and performance reports of the
Authority;
(k) report to the Minister the progress of the business of
the Authority on quarterly basis; and
(l) perform any other functions as may, subject to the
provisions of this Act, be directed by the Minister. 9.–(1) The Board shall, for purposes of facilitation of
performance of its functions under this Act, establish such
number of committees to perform specific functions as the
Board may determine. (2) The committee established under subsection (1) shall
perform the functions of the Board upon such terms and
conditions as the Board may determine.

(2) The committee established under subsection (1) shall
perform the functions of the Board upon such terms and
conditions as the Board may determine.

10.–(1) The Board may, subject to such terms and conditions
as it deems necessary, delegate to any committee of the Board
or to the Director General any functions or powers vested in it
by this Act or any other written law:
Provided that, the Board shall not delegate its powers to-
(a) prescribe fees, charges and commissions;
(b) borrow or lend money; and
(c) appoint management staff of the Authority. (2) Any power or function so delegated shall be exercised or
performed by the committee of the Board or Director General
in the name and on behalf of the Board. (3) Notwithstanding the delegation made under subsection
(1), the Board may exercise any power or perform any function
so delegated under this Act. 11.–(1) There shall be a Director General to be appointed
by the President who shall be the chief executive officer and
accounting officer accountable to the Board for the proper
administration and management of the functions and affairs
of the Authority. Committees of
Board
Delegation of
functions and
powers of Board
Director General

tration and management of the functions and affairs
of the Authority. Committees of
Board
Delegation of
functions and
powers of Board
Director General

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(2) A person shall not qualify for appointment as a Director
General unless that person-
(a) is a holder of at least a post graduate degree in the
field of computer science, information technology,
data communication or electronic engineering and
telecommunication or its equivalent from a recognised
university; and
(b) has at least five years working experience in managerial
position in the field stipulated in paragraph (a). (3) The Director General shall, subject to his satisfactory
performance, hold office for a period of five years and shall be
eligible for re-appointment for one more term.

ral shall, subject to his satisfactory
performance, hold office for a period of five years and shall be
eligible for re-appointment for one more term.

12.–(1) Without prejudice to the generality of section 11, the
Director General shall be responsible for the-
(a) management and operations of the Authority;
(b) management of the funds, property and business of the
Authority;
(c) appointment, confirmation, promotion and discipline
of staff of the Authority other than managerial staff;
(d) promotion of training and career development of all
staff of the Authority; and
(e) management of other human resources and
administration related issues of all staff of the Authority. (2) In fulfilling the responsibilities stated under subsection
(1), the Director General shall comply with the provisions of
the Public Service Act and such other relevant laws as may be
required. 13.–(1) There shall be such number of directors and other
staff of the Authority in such number and categories as may be
required to manage and perform the functions of the Authority
under this Act. (2) In the performance of their functions under this Act, the
directors and other staff of the Authority shall be accountable
and report to the Director General. Functions of
Director General
Cap. 298
Directors and
other staff of
Authority

f the Authority shall be accountable
and report to the Director General. Functions of
Director General
Cap. 298
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other staff of
Authority

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14. A person who is aggrieved with the decision of the Board
or of the Director General may seek remedy in accordance
with the Public Service Act. PART IV
MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS
OF e-GOVERNMENT
15.–(1) There shall be established e-Government governance
structure and processes in the Public Service to govern and
control the implementation and proper use of ICT in public
institutions. (2) The e-Government governance structure under
subsection (1) shall include National e-Government Steering
Committee, e-Government Technical Committee and
Institutional e-Government Steering Committee. 16.–(1) There is established a National e-Government Steering
Committee for overseeing national e-Government matters.

e-Government Steering Committee. 16.–(1) There is established a National e-Government Steering
Committee for overseeing national e-Government matters.

(2) The National e-Government Steering Committee shall
be composed of the following members:
(a) to the Chief Secretary who shall be the Chairman;
(b) to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry responsible
for e-Government;
(c) to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry responsible
for ICT;
(d) to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry responsible
for finance;
(e) to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry responsible
for Local Government;
(f) to the Deputy Attorney General; and
(g) to the Director General. (3) The National e-Government Steering Committee shall
perform the following functions:
Appeals
Cap. 298
e-Government
governance
structure and
processes
National e-
Government
Steering
Committee

ttee shall
perform the following functions:
Appeals
Cap. 298
e-Government
governance
structure and
processes
National e-
Government
Steering
Committee

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(a) provide strategic and policy direction required to drive
the transformation of the public service delivery and
administration in the digital age;
(b) approve cross cutting ICT policies, strategies, master
plan and directives in the Government;
(c) advise on key ICT projects and programmes to ensure
synergistic and cost-effective adoption of ICT in the
Government;
(d) advise the Minister on all matters relating to e-
Government; and
(e) perform such other functions as may be directed by the
Minister. (4) The Ministry responsible for e-Government shall
serve as secretariat to the National e-Government Steering
Committee. (5) The e-Government Steering Committee shall prepare
semi annual report of its deliberations and submit the report
to the Minister. 17.–(1) The Minister shall establish e-Government Technical
Committee for providing technical guidance to public
institutions on implementation of ICT initiatives.

inister shall establish e-Government Technical
Committee for providing technical guidance to public
institutions on implementation of ICT initiatives.

(2) The e-Government Technical Committee shall be
appointed among heads of ICT of ministries and ICT technical
directors of public institutions. (3) The Chairman of e-Government Technical Committee
shall be appointed by the Minister and the Secretary shall be
appointed by the Authority. (4) The e-Government Technical Committee shall perform
the following functions:
(a) to review and recommend on e-Government policies
for adoption by all public institutions;
(b) to review and recommend on e-Government master
plan and strategies for adoption by all public institutions;
(c) to approve e-Government standards and practices to
facilitate data sharing across public institutions;
e-Government
Technical
Committee

titutions;
(c) to approve e-Government standards and practices to
facilitate data sharing across public institutions;
e-Government
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(d) to review and recommend on key national e-
Government projects and programmes;
(e) to provide technical guidance on resolving conflicts on
implementation of key ICT projects and initiatives in
public institutions;
(f) to advise the National e-Government Steering
Committee on all matters relating to e- Government;
and
(g) to perform such other functions as may be directed by
the Authority or the National e-Government Steering
Committee. (5) The e-Government Technical Committee shall, in the
performance of its functions under this Act, be accountable
and report to the National e-Government Steering Committee. (6) The e-Government Technical Committee shall prepare
reports of its deliberations on quarterly basis and submit to the
National e-Government Steering Committee. (7) The e-Government Technical Committee may, for
efficient operation of its functions under subsection (4), form
such number of subcommittees to perform technical functions
as it may determine.

, for
efficient operation of its functions under subsection (4), form
such number of subcommittees to perform technical functions
as it may determine.

18.–(1) The accounting officer of each public institution shall
establish an Institutional ICT Steering Committee for providing
technical guidance on implementation of ICT initiatives. (2) The Institutional ICT Steering Committee shall be
composed of a minimum of six and maximum of seven
members as follows:
(a) accounting officer who shall be the Chairman;
(b) head of ICT who shall provide secretariat to the
Committee;
(c) head of planning;
(d) head of procurement;
(e) Chief Internal Auditor;
(f) Chief Accountant; and
(g) at least one head of key business unit. Institutional
ICT Steering
Committee

of procurement;
(e) Chief Internal Auditor;
(f) Chief Accountant; and
(g) at least one head of key business unit. Institutional
ICT Steering
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(3) The Institutional ICT Steering Committee shall perform
the following functions:
(a) to review and approve ICT policy and strategy of the
institution;
(b) to review and provide advice on ICT investment
portfolio and priorities;
(c) to ensure alignment of ICT with the organisation’s
business needs;
(d) to ensure e-Government guidelines and standards are
implemented by the institution;
(e) to ensure continuous monitoring and evaluation of
institutional ICT projects;
(f) to review and approve institutional disaster recovery
plan and ensure its effective implementation;
(g) to approve any other institutional e-Government sub-
committee as may, from time to time, be constituted
and address specific ICT related matters;
(h) to prepare and submit quarterly Ministerial
e-Government progress report to the Authority; and
(i) to perform such other functions as may be directed by
the accounting officer or the Authority.

e-Government progress report to the Authority; and
(i) to perform such other functions as may be directed by
the accounting officer or the Authority.

(4) Institutional ICT Steering Committee for public
institution other than Ministry, Region or Local Government
Authority shall be composed of members from the Ministry
under which the public institution belongs. (5) Institutional ICT Steering Committee for Local
Government Authorities shall be composed of members from
the Region in which the Local Government Authority belongs. (6) For effective data, security and service governance, public
institutions may establish such other potential management
sub-committees. (7) The Institutional ICT Steering Committee shall
prepare quarterly report of its deliberations and submit to the
e-Government Technical Committee. 19.–(1) The Committees established under sections 16, 17
and 18 shall, for the purpose of performing their respective
Meetings of
Committee

Committee. 19.–(1) The Committees established under sections 16, 17
and 18 shall, for the purpose of performing their respective
Meetings of
Committee

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functions, hold such number of meetings or deliberations of
matters under this Act. (2) The Committees may, during the meeting, co-opt
any person whose presence is in its opinion desirable in the
deliberation of meeting of the committees
20. The Minister may make regulations prescribing matters
relating to the operations, accountability, working relationship
of the committees and other relevant matters. 21.–(1) For the better carrying out the provisions of this Act,
there shall be established in every public institution an ICT
Management Unit with such number of staff as may be required
for efficient performance of functions in the respective public
institution. (2) The ICT Management Unit shall consist of ICT specialists
with appropriate qualifications. (3) The ICT Management Unit shall be headed by a person
with appropriate academic and professional qualification and
experience in ICT. (4) The head of ICT Management Unit shall report directly
to the accounting officer of the public institution.

al qualification and
experience in ICT. (4) The head of ICT Management Unit shall report directly
to the accounting officer of the public institution.

(5) For the purpose of this section, “ICT Management Unit”
includes directorate, department or unit responsible for ICT
matters in the public institution. 22.–(1) A public institution shall ensure that e-Government
initiatives are managed in compliance with guidelines issued
by the Minister and technical standards and guidelines issued
by the Authority. (2) For the purpose of subsection (1), a public institution
shall, on annual basis, conduct self-assessment on the
implementation of e-Government initiatives and submit a
copy of the report to the Authority. (3) The Authority shall ensure that e-Government initiatives
within public institutions are managed in compliance with
guidelines issued by the Authority. Operations,
accountability
and working
relationship of
committees
Establishment
ICT Management
Unit
e-Government
management

s issued by the Authority. Operations,
accountability
and working
relationship of
committees
Establishment
ICT Management
Unit
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management

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PART V
e-GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE
AND SYSTEMS
23.–(1) For the purpose of ensuring that the Government has
maximum optimisation of infrastructure, public institutions
shall use Government approved communication infrastructure
for any communication. (2) For the purpose of ensuring cost effectiveness and ICT
readiness, construction of any Government owned infrastructure
such as roads, railways, buildings and such other infrastructure
shall, subject to the guidelines issued by the Authority-
(a) include ICT Infrastructure as part of the project
design in accordance with the standards, conditions or
guidelines issued by the Authority;
(b) share all the necessary ICT design with the
Authority; and
(c) provide necessary environment for installation of
communication infrastructure. (3) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the
installation of Government ICT infrastructure in road, railway
or any reserve shall not be subject to any charges.

any other law to the contrary, the
installation of Government ICT infrastructure in road, railway
or any reserve shall not be subject to any charges.

24.–(1) Each public institution shall implement ICT projects
in compliance with technical standards and guidelines as may
be prescribed by the Authority. (2) For the purpose of ensuring compliance with technical
standards and guidelines and avoiding duplication of efforts,
any institution that intends to implement ICT project shall
submit to the Authority for advice and-
(a) provide details of the projects during the planning
stage and receive clearance from the Authority before
solicitation of the funds;
(b) formulate a competent project team;
(c) maintain all necessary project documents; and
(d) submit final project report to the Authority in a format
provided by the Authority. e-Government
infrastructure
ICT Projects

roject documents; and
(d) submit final project report to the Authority in a format
provided by the Authority. e-Government
infrastructure
ICT Projects

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25.

Public institutions shall, for the purpose of e-Government
system sustainability, reliability, continuity and availability-
(a) in the case of development of new system-
(i) prepare all the necessary requirements and initial
documentation based on the set of standards and
guidelines as provided by the Government and
share with the Authority;
(ii) involve relevant stakeholders and avoid
duplication;
(iii) where applicable, use Government centralised
systems instead of developing new system;
(iv) formulate government competent team to
participate in the system development; and
(v) submit all system development reports to the
Authority;
(b) in the case of system deployment and hosting-
(i) ensure availability of competent staff to support
the system operations;
(ii) assess the system and produce assessment
report before deployment in the production
environment; and
(iii) host the system to the Government approved
hosting environment; and
(c) in the case of system operations and maintenance-
(i) ensure availability of competent staff to support
the system operations;
(ii) establish user support mechanism of the system;
and
(iii) undertake regular maintenance of the system
when required.

pport
the system operations;
(ii) establish user support mechanism of the system;
and
(iii) undertake regular maintenance of the system
when required.

26.–(1) For the purpose of proper utilization and management
of Government owned ICT resources, public institutions shall
-
(a) observe value for money, flexibility in customisation,
scalability, integration and interoperability in sourcing
or using application software;
e-Government
systems
Government ICT
resources

customisation,
scalability, integration and interoperability in sourcing
or using application software;
e-Government
systems
Government ICT
resources

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(b) develop or apply licensed and approved software to
conduct their business processes;
(c) ensure Government ICT resources are used only for
the benefits of the Government and its service delivery;
(d) maintain a register of all Government ICT resources
owned by the public institution through central system
managed by the Authority; and
(e) acquire Government ICT resources specifications
guide from the Authority. (2) For the purpose of this section, “Government ICT
resources” includes ICT equipment, software, bandwidth,
documents and other ICT related resources. PART VI
e-GOVERNMENT SERVICES
27.–(1) Without prejudice to any other written law, where a
public institution has power to deal with data or information
or a document or to provide services, it may deal with that
information or document or provide such services in electronic
form in accordance with this Act.

ocument or to provide services, it may deal with that
information or document or provide such services in electronic
form in accordance with this Act.

(2) For the purpose of subsection (1), the Minister may, by
notice published in the Gazette, issue guidelines specifying-
(a) the manner and format in which the electronic
transaction shall be made;
(b) the type of electronic signature required, in cases where
an electronic transaction has to be signed;
(c) the manner and format in which the electronic
signature may be attached or associated with an
electronic transaction;
(d) the identity or criteria to be met by an authentication
service provider for e-Government services;
(e) the appropriate control process and procedure to
ensure adequate integrity, security and confidentiality
of information, an electronic transaction or an
electronic payment; and
Recognition of
e- Government
services

integrity, security and confidentiality
of information, an electronic transaction or an
electronic payment; and
Recognition of
e- Government
services

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(f) any other requirements that relate to electronic
transaction. (3) For the purpose of this section, “electronic transaction”
includes transmission of data, information, document or
providing services electronically. 28.

r the purpose of this section, “electronic transaction”
includes transmission of data, information, document or
providing services electronically. 28.

A public institution shall, for proper delivery of
e-Government services-
(a) use ICT to deliver Government services to achieve
objectives of the institution;
(b) ensure business processes subject for re- engineered to
enhance e-Government service provision;
(c) ensure availability of e-Government services that are
reliable and citizen-centric;
(d) use appropriate channels and languages that enable
citizens to access Government services based on
available technologies;
(e) consider impact on persons with limited access to
e-services and persons with disabilities;
(f) ensure e-Government services delivered have adequate
support systems to end users;
(g) maintain and promote integrated and interoperable
systems to be used in service provision; and
(h) ensure any business process that facilitates revenue
generation is automated and integrated with approved
Government payment systems. 29.–(1) Public institutions shall reduce paper documents
acquired, prepared, circulated, and preserved by it by
innovating and digitalising work processes and sharing
administrative information amongst public institutions.

red, circulated, and preserved by it by
innovating and digitalising work processes and sharing
administrative information amongst public institutions.

(2) The Minister may make regulations prescribing matters
related for implementation of this section. 30.–(1) Where any law provides that records shall be retained
for any specific period, that requirement shall be deemed to
Delivery of
e- Government
services
Reduction of
paper documents
Electronic records

tained
for any specific period, that requirement shall be deemed to
Delivery of
e- Government
services
Reduction of
paper documents
Electronic records

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have been satisfied where such records are retained in the
electronic form if-
(a) the information contained in that record remains
accessible so as to be usable for a subsequent reference:
(b) the electronic record is retained in the format which
represent accurately the information originally
generated, sent or received; and
(c) the details which will facilitate the identification of the
origin, destination, date and time of dispatch or receipt
of such electronic record are available in the electronic
record. (2) Management and use of public electronic records
shall be in accordance with the Records and Archives
Management Act. 31. Where the law requires payment to be made or issuance
of any receipt of payment, that requirement shall be met if
payment is made or receipt is issued by an electronic means in
accordance with the Electronic Transactions Act. 32.

, that requirement shall be met if
payment is made or receipt is issued by an electronic means in
accordance with the Electronic Transactions Act. 32.

Where any law provides that any document shall be
published in the Gazette, such requirement shall be deemed
to have been satisfied if such document is published in the
Gazette or electronic Gazette. 33.–(1) Where any law provides for-
(a) the sending of any letter, request, report, internal
memo or any other document within Government
office, authority, body or agency in a particular
manner; and
(b) the issue of short messaging, calling, video or any
other form of multimedia communication within the
Government offices or officials,
such communication shall be deemed to have been met where
effected by means of electronic form. Cap. 309
Payment of
money and
issuance of
receipt in
electronic form
Cap. 442
Publication
of documents
in electronic
Gazette
Electronic
communication
of Government

ent of
money and
issuance of
receipt in
electronic form
Cap. 442
Publication
of documents
in electronic
Gazette
Electronic
communication
of Government

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(2) The Minister may, for purposes of subsection (1), by
rules, prescribe-
(a) the standards of the approved systems and devices to
be used for official Government Communication; and
(b) the category, type, classification of information and
data that shall not be transmitted through electronic
communication. 34. Where any law provides for audit of documents, records
or information, that law shall also be applicable for audit of
documents, records or information processed and maintained
in electronic form. 35.–(1) The Minister may, with the advice of the Authority,
for purposes of efficient Government, authorise any service
provider to integrate with the government systems, maintain
and upgrade the computerised facilities and perform such
services as it may be specified, by order published in the
Gazette.

ernment systems, maintain
and upgrade the computerised facilities and perform such
services as it may be specified, by order published in the
Gazette.

(2) A service provider authorised under subsection (1)
may collect, and retain appropriate service charges, as may be
prescribed by the Minister in consultation with the Minister
responsible for finance, for purposes of providing such
services. PART VII
e-GOVERNMENT SECURITY
36.–(1) Without prejudice to any other written law, there
shall be established e-Government Security Operations
Center. (2) The Minister may make regulations with respect to the
composition and duties of e-Government Security Operations
Center. Audit of
documents in
electronic form
Delivery of
services by
service provider
Establishment of
e- Government
Security
Operations
Center

tions
Center. Audit of
documents in
electronic form
Delivery of
services by
service provider
Establishment of
e- Government
Security
Operations
Center

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37. A public institution shall, for the purpose of ICT security
governance and management-
(a) develop and implement institutional ICT security
policy and ICT security strategy that provide directives
for managing ICT security;
(b) set and review objectives for ICT security strategy and
make budgetary provisions to achieve those objectives;
(c) establish ICT security governance structure that
provides strategic direction and oversight of ICT
security issues;
(d) comply with the technical standards and guidelines
prescribed by the Minister on ICT security matters;
(e) perform regular ICT security risk assessment at such
intervals as may be prescribed by the Authority; and
(f) prepare regular ICT security reports and submit them
to the Authority.

isk assessment at such
intervals as may be prescribed by the Authority; and
(f) prepare regular ICT security reports and submit them
to the Authority.

38.–(1) A public institution shall, for the purpose of ICT
security operations-
(a) monitor ICT systems against ICT security requirements
for performance and compliance with the ICT security
policy;
(b) record and retain key information relating to information
system activities as per security requirements;
(c) perform vulnerability assessment and penetration
testing on networks and systems as may be prescribed
by the Authority;
(d) secure networks by segmentation, putting adequate
intrusion, detection and prevention mechanisms,
deploying firewalls and other security measures;
(e) protect systems from potential vulnerabilities by patching
and updating applications and operating systems;
(f) perform ICT security testing before deployment of
critical application software;
(g) secure data from unauthorised interception, alteration
and destruction in storage, in transit or while being
processed; and
ICT security
governance and
management
ICT security
operations

eption, alteration
and destruction in storage, in transit or while being
processed; and
ICT security
governance and
management
ICT security
operations

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(h) implement complete security for endpoint ICT
equipment as may be prescribed by the Authority. (2) For the purpose of this section “endpoint ICT
equipment” means the ICT equipment that allows entry to a
network system. 39. A public institution shall, for the purpose of security of ICT
assets identify, classify, manage and report to the Authority
ICT assets such as network appliances, systems, applications,
storage devices and data. 40. All public institutions shall, for the purpose of identity and
access management-
(a) authenticate users of ICT systems appropriately by
granting identity, access and privileges on the basis of a
verified business needs;
(b) monitor access for appropriate usage and revoke access
when no longer required;
(c) implement focused auditing on the use of administrative
privileged functions and monitor for anomalous
behavior; and
(d) inform users of ICT systems on their obligations and
responsibilities for ICT security. 41.

eged functions and monitor for anomalous
behavior; and
(d) inform users of ICT systems on their obligations and
responsibilities for ICT security. 41.

A public institution shall, for the purpose of ICT security
incident management identify, manage and recover from ICT
security-related incidents in a timely and effective manner
by-
(a) anticipating potential ICT security incidents and plan
resource mobilisation to ensure appropriate incident
response when required; and
(b) reporting significant incidents to the Authority
for appropriate support and facilitation of cross-
governmental information sharing. Security of ICT
assets
Identity
and access
management
ICT security
incident
management

rt and facilitation of cross-
governmental information sharing. Security of ICT
assets
Identity
and access
management
ICT security
incident
management

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42. A public institution shall, for the purpose of information
system continuity management-
(a) develop and implement proper backup and restoration
mechanisms for ICT systems continuity;
(b) develop and implement disaster recovery plan (DRP);
and
(c) test the disaster recovery plan at such intervals as may
be prescribed and submit the report to the Authority. 43. A public institution shall, for the purpose of ensuring
security during information systems acquisition, development
and maintenance-
(a) specify ICT security control requirements in business
requirements for new systems or enhancements; and
(b) design, develop, implement and test ICT security
controls against ICT security requirements. 44.

requirements for new systems or enhancements; and
(b) design, develop, implement and test ICT security
controls against ICT security requirements. 44.

For the purpose of human resource security, public
institutions shall-
(a) make a careful and critical examination of personnel
before assigned responsibilities for handling critical
ICT systems;
(b) make provision for an appropriate segregation of duties
taking into consideration ICT security risk assessment
results; and
(c) provide ICT security awareness to all staff and trainings
to ICT technical staff as may be prescribed and submit
report to the Authority. 45. A public institution shall, for the purpose of physical and
environment security-
(a) protect critical Government ICT processing and
hosting facilities from unauthorised access, damage,
interference and environmental threats;
(b) use the available Government ICT processing and
hosting facilities or use Government approved supplier
environment only; and
Information
system continuity
management
Information
systems
acquisition,
development and
maintenance
Human resource
security
Physical and
environment
security

on
system continuity
management
Information
systems
acquisition,
development and
maintenance
Human resource
security
Physical and
environment
security

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(c) record and retain ICT processing and hosting facilities
visitation and maintenance of information. 46. A public institution shall, for the purpose of ICT security
compliance and audit-
(a) perform regular independent ICT security assessments
and audits as part of internal operations in a manner
prescribed by the Authority; and
(b) comply with legal, regulatory and ICT security
requirements in ICT operations and management. PART VIII
ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT
DATA MANAGEMENT
47.–(1) Public institutions shall have the duty to establish
and comply with electronic data management mechanism as
may be prescribed by the Minister to ensure effective decision
making and improved performance. (2) Without prejudice to other laws, public institutions
shall ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of the
electronic data owned by the public institution.

ce to other laws, public institutions
shall ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of the
electronic data owned by the public institution.

48.–(1) Without prejudice to any written law and for the
purpose of enhancing efficiency and decision making, public
institutions shall share data electronically in the manner
prescribed by the Minister. (2) For purposes of facilitating data sharing across the
Public Service, the Authority shall establish and manage a data
sharing and exchange platform. 49. In case of capturing, storing, processing, and sharing of
electronic data, public institutions shall comply with technical
standards and guidelines issued by the Authority. ICT security
compliance and
audit
Electronic data
management
Data sharing and
exchange
Data standards

tandards and guidelines issued by the Authority. ICT security
compliance and
audit
Electronic data
management
Data sharing and
exchange
Data standards

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PART IX
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
50.–(1) The funds and resources of the Authority shall
consist of-
(a) monies appropriated by the Parliament;
(b) all other payment or property due to the Authority in
respect of any matter incidental to its functions;
(c) grants, donations, bequests or other contributions
made to the Authority;
(d) other monies legally acquired or received by the
Authority for the execution of its functions;
(e) such sums of money or property which may become
payable to or vested in the Authority under this Act or
any other written laws; and
(f) such monies derived from loans or other payments or
property due to the Authority in respect of any matter
incidental to its functions. (2) In the performance of its functions under the Act,
the Authority may collect fees, charges or commissions in a
manner prescribed in the regulations. 51.

the performance of its functions under the Act,
the Authority may collect fees, charges or commissions in a
manner prescribed in the regulations. 51.

The funds of the Authority shall be managed and
administered by the Board in accordance with the financial
laws and regulations and shall be utilised to defray expenses
in connection with performance of functions of the Authority
under this Act. 52.–(1) The Director General shall, not less than three months
before the end of each financial year, prepare and submit to the
Board for approval the budget that includes the estimates of
income and expenditure for the next financial year. (2) Subject to the subsection (1), the Authority shall submit
a copy of the Budget to the Minister for approval. Funds of
Authority
Financial
management
Estimates of
income and
expenditure and
financial control

t
a copy of the Budget to the Minister for approval. Funds of
Authority
Financial
management
Estimates of
income and
expenditure and
financial control

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53.–(1) An expenditure shall not be incurred from the funds of
the Authority unless that expenditure is part of the expenditure
approved by the Board in respect of the financial year to which
the expenditure relates. (2) The Director General shall ensure that all payments
out of the Authority’s funds are correctly made and properly
authorised and adequate control is maintained over its
property and over the incurring of liabilities by the Authority. 54. The financial year of the Authority shall be the period of
one year ending on 30th June. 55.–(1) The Authority shall keep proper books of accounts and
maintain proper records of its operations in accordance with
the public sector accounting standards and other standards
approved by the National Accounting Standards Setting Board. (2) The accounts of the Authority may at any time and shall,
at the end of each financial year, be audited by the Controller
and Auditor-General or any other person appointed by him.

y may at any time and shall,
at the end of each financial year, be audited by the Controller
and Auditor-General or any other person appointed by him.

(3) The Authority shall keep proper books and audited
records of accounts of the income, expenditure, assets and
liabilities of the Authority. (4) The Authority shall, after the end of each financial year,
submit to the Controller and Auditor-General the accounts of
the Authority together with-
(a) statement of financial performance during the year;
(b) statement of the financial position of the Authority on
the last day of that year;
(c) statement of change in equity during the year;
(d) statement of comparison of budget and actual
amounts; and
(e) notes, comprising of a summary of significant
accounting policies and other explanatory notes. 56.–(1) The Authority shall, within three months after 30th
September each year, prepare an annual report in respect of
that year up to the 30th June and submit it to the Minister. Expenditure of
fund
Financial year
Accounts and
audit
Annual report

report in respect of
that year up to the 30th June and submit it to the Minister. Expenditure of
fund
Financial year
Accounts and
audit
Annual report

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(2) The annual report shall provide a detailed information
regarding the exercise of the functions and powers of the
Authority during the year to which it relates and shall include-
(a) copy of the audited accounts of the Authority;
(b) copy of any other report of the Controller and Auditor-
General carried out during the year to which the annual
report relates; and
(c) such information and other material as the Authority
may be required by this Act or the regulations to
include in the annual report.

relates; and
(c) such information and other material as the Authority
may be required by this Act or the regulations to
include in the annual report.

PART X
GENERAL PROVISIONS
57.–(1) A person who-
(a) illegally discloses or shares any data or electronic record
accessed in the course of employment;
(b) downloads unauthorised materials by the use of
Government ICT equipment or infrastructure;
(c) disseminate or transmit official information or data
through unauthorised channel;
(d) access information or programs through Government
ICT equipment without authorisation;
(e) unlawfully removes, destroys, alters or damages any
data or electronic record or ICT infrastructure or ICT
equipment;
(f) knowingly or negligently fails to comply with
prescribed technical guides and standards on ICT
security matters; or
(g) fails to comply with section 24 of this Act regarding
implementation of ICT project,
commits an offence and on conviction shall-
(i) in the case of offences under paragraphs (a), (c),
(d) and (f), be liable to a fine of not less than five
million shillings but not exceeding ten million
shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less
Offences and
penalties

fine of not less than five
million shillings but not exceeding ten million
shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less
Offences and
penalties

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than six months but not exceeding twelve months
or to both; and
(ii) in the case of offences under paragraphs (b), (e)
and (g), be liable to a fine of not less than three
million shillings but not exceeding five million
shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less
than six months but not exceeding twelve months
or to both. (2) A public servant who contravenes the provisions of this
Act shall be liable for disciplinary or criminal proceedings as
provided for under the Public Service Act or other relevant
laws. 58.–(1) Where a person contravenes any of the provisions of
this Act for which no specific penalty is provided, commits an
offence and on conviction, shall be liable to a fine of not less
than two million shillings but not exceeding twenty million
shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than six
months but not exceeding five years or to both.

hillings but not exceeding twenty million
shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than six
months but not exceeding five years or to both.

(2) Where a person is convicted of an offence under this
Act, the court may in addition, order the person convicted to
pay to the Authority, a sum equal to the cost of repairing any
damage so caused. 59. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in any
written law, where a judgment or order has been obtained
against the Authority, no execution or attachment or process
in the nature thereof shall be issued against the Authority or
against the property or assets of the Authority but the Authority
shall cause to be paid out of the revenue of the Authority such
amounts as may, by the judgment or order, be awarded against
the Authority to the person entitled thereto. 60.–(1) The Minister may, in consultation with the Authority,
make regulations for the better carrying out or giving effect to
the provisions of this Act. Cap. 298
General penalty
Restriction on
execution against
property of
Authority
Regulations

rrying out or giving effect to
the provisions of this Act. Cap. 298
General penalty
Restriction on
execution against
property of
Authority
Regulations

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(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1),
the Minister may make regulations prescribing-
(a) the conditions and terms upon which any specified
facilities or services within the scope of the functions
of the Authority shall be provided to the public;
(b) the criteria for integrated systems;
(c) the manner in which electronic record shall be
maintained, stored and accessed;
(d) manner of conducting assessment of system deployment
and hosting;
(e) procedure for approval of new systems developed by
public institutions;
(f) procedures for conducting inspection and investigation
on any ICT project, systems and performance audits;
(g) procedures for reduction of paper work in public
institutions;
(h) manner of sharing information amongst public
institutions;
(i) procedure for management of complaints;
(j) disciplinary procedures for managerial staff; and
(k) providing for any matter which, in the opinion of the
Authority, is necessary for the efficient performance of
its functions.

anagerial staff; and
(k) providing for any matter which, in the opinion of the
Authority, is necessary for the efficient performance of
its functions.

(3) The Minister shall, in consultation with the Minister
responsible for procurement, make detailed specifications and
standards of computers and other related equipment and tools
for use by public institutions. 61. The Authority may prepare rules, guidelines, code of ethics
and conduct for regulating its staff activities, for compliance
purposes, monitoring and evaluation. PART XI
CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS
62-65. [Omitted.]
Rules, guidelines,
code of ethics and
conduct
Omitted

mpliance
purposes, monitoring and evaluation. PART XI
CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS
62-65. [Omitted.]
Rules, guidelines,
code of ethics and
conduct
Omitted

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SCHEDULE
(Made under section 7(5))
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD
1. The Board shall elect one of its members to be Vice Chairman for a
term of four years and shall be eligible for re-election. 2.–(1) The Chairman, Vice Chairman and members of the Board shall
be appointed for the following fixed terms:
(a) a Chairman four years;
(b) Vice Chairman four years;
(c) other seven members three years;
(2) Members of the Board shall be eligible for re- appointment for
only one term. (3) A member may at any time resign by giving notice in writing to
the appointing authority and from the date specified in the notice or
if no date is specified, from the date of the receipt of the notice by the
appointing authority, he shall cease to be a member. 3. The Board may co-opt any person whose presence is in its opinion
desirable to attend and to participate in the deliberations of meeting of
the Board and such person shall have no right to vote. 4.–(1) The Board shall meet once every three months.

icipate in the deliberations of meeting of
the Board and such person shall have no right to vote. 4.–(1) The Board shall meet once every three months.

(2) An ordinary meeting of the Board shall be convened by the
Chairman, and the notice specifying the place, date and time of the
meeting shall be sent to each member at his usual place of business or
residence. (3) Where the Chairman is unable to act by any reason, the Vice
Chairman shall convene the meeting. (4) The Chairman or, in his absence, the Vice Chairman, may, if
requested in writing by at least half the members, convene a special
meeting of the Board. (5) The Board may review its own decision made under this Act. 5. A member of the Board may cease to be a member where he-
(a) is declared bankrupt;
(b) is convicted of a criminal offence;
(c) fails to declare conflict of interest;
(d) fails to perform his duties because of ill health or physical or
mental impairment;
(e) has breached a code of ethics and conduct;
(f) fails to attend meetings of the Authority as provided under
paragraph 13 to this Schedule. 6.

ment;
(e) has breached a code of ethics and conduct;
(f) fails to attend meetings of the Authority as provided under
paragraph 13 to this Schedule. 6.

Where any member is by reason of illness, infirmity or absence from
the United Republic unable to attend any meeting of the Board, the
Election of Vice
Chairman
Tenure of
appointment
Co-option of
members
Meetings of
Board
Cessation of
membership
Appointment
of temporary
member

rd, the
Election of Vice
Chairman
Tenure of
appointment
Co-option of
members
Meetings of
Board
Cessation of
membership
Appointment
of temporary
member

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Minister may appoint a temporary member in his place and any such
temporary member shall cease to hold office on the resumption of office
of the substantive member. 7. The quorum at any meeting of the Board shall be more than half of
the members of the Board. 8.–(1) Where at any time a member of the Board has a conflict of
interest in relation to-
(a) any matter before the Board for consideration or
determination; or
(b) any matter the Board could reasonably expect might come
before it for consideration or determination,
the member shall immediately disclose the conflict of interest to the
other members of the Board and refrain from taking part, or taking any
further part, in the consideration or determination of the matter. (2) Where the Board becomes aware that a member has a conflict
of interest in relation to any matter which is before it, the Board shall
direct the member to refrain from taking part, or taking any further
part, in the consideration or determination of the matter.

re it, the Board shall
direct the member to refrain from taking part, or taking any further
part, in the consideration or determination of the matter.

(3) A member of the Board shall be considered to have breached the
provision of subparagraph (1) where he-
(a) fails without reasonable cause to make declarations of his
interests as required; or
(b) knowingly makes a false declaration or misleading statement
in material particular thereby affecting the decision of the
Board. 9. Decision of the Board shall be made by majority of votes of the
members present and in the event of the equality of votes, the Chairman
shall have a casting vote. 10. Minutes in proper form of each meeting of the Board shall be kept
and shall be confirmed by the Board at its next meeting. 11.–(1) The official seal of the Authority shall be of such shape, size and
form as the Board may determine. (2) The official seal of the Authority shall be duly affixed where
witnessed under hand by the Chairman, Director General or the
Secretary of the Authority and any other person duly authorised in that
behalf. 12.

here
witnessed under hand by the Chairman, Director General or the
Secretary of the Authority and any other person duly authorised in that
behalf. 12.

Proceedings of the Board shall not be invalid by reason of any
defect or irregularity in the appointment of any member or by
reason that any person who bona fide acted as a member at the time
of the proceeding was in fact disqualified or not entitled to act as a
member. Quorum
Conflict of
interest
Decision of Board
Minutes of
meetings
Official seal
Proceedings not
invalidated by
irregularity

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13. Where any member absents himself from three consecutive
meetings of the Board without sufficient cause, the Board shall advise
the appointing authority of the fact and the appointing authority
may terminate the appointment of the member and appoint another
member in his place.
14. Subject to this Act, the Board shall have power to regulate its
procedure in relation to its meetings and the transaction of its meetings.
Absence from
three consecutive
meetings
Board may
regulate its own
proceedings

cedure in relation to its meetings and the transaction of its meetings.
Absence from
three consecutive
meetings
Board may
regulate its own
proceedings

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