Mandate of Board Committees

Functions for the Publicity committee include :

  • Create CDF awareness to the public.
  • Respond to issues raised by the public.
  • Training and capacity building for all CDF stakeholders.
  • Documentation of CDF programs e.g. project reports, success stories, constraints using various mediums including visits, calendars and diaries.
  • Draw the program of work/visit for the Board/ Committees and carry out such other duties as assigned by the Board.

Functions for the Projects Technical committee include :

  • To provide policy guidance on Technical aspects relating to CDF projects.
  • To advise the Board on choice of projects by CDFCs.
  • To advise the Board and CDFCs on actual execution of projects (implementation) as regard to technical and related requirements.
  • To advice on supervision of projects and the indicators to look for during supervision.
  • To undertake technical audit services on projects as directed by the Board.
  • To provide guidance on projects co-funded by several donors.
  • Any other technical matter referred to the Technical Projects Committee by the Board.

Functions for the Finance and Administration committee include :

  • Preparation of budget for the Board.
  • Preparation of quarterly/annual financial reports of the Board.
  • Establishment of the CDF organization structure and recommending to the Board the necessary amendments.
  • Consideration of the Boards and Staff welfare.
  • Consideration and approval of the Boards tenders.
  • Managing Human Resource requirements for CDF.

Functions for the Audit committee include :

  • Assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities.
  • Report to the Board on Committee activities, emerging issues and their recommendations.
  • Provide an open avenue of communication between Internal Audit, the External Auditors and the Board.
  • Consider the effectiveness of the Constituency Development Fund Secretariat internal control system.
  • Conduct or authorize investigations into any matter within its scope of responsibility.
  • Perform any others duty as mandated by the Board.

Functions for the Complaints and Arbitration committee include :

  • Arbitrate on complaints raised by the public, media and other CDF stakeholders.
  • Ensure that Constituencies Development Fund Act and its regulations are adhered to.
  • Resolves emerging disputes from the constituencies.
  • Advise the members of the public, and other stakeholders on the best practices while implementing the CDF program.

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