JOB PURPOSE:
Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent is responsible for:
Planning and executing the general legal activities of the Authority
Providing administrative and secretarial support to the Board,
Maintaining the official seal and all official documents such as Acts/Regulations, Minutes of all Board and Committee meetings and Annual reports.
Providing advice on all legal matters and corporate governance
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Legal Responsibilities
Prepares legal documents such as regulations, agreements and memoranda of understanding
Examines and comments on bills emanating from government ministries which may be related to agricultural production and rural development issues.
Instructs the Chief Parliamentary Counsel to ensure that the policies of the Authority are represented in Bills
Provides legal advice on international conventions relevant to the Authority
Prepares all Cabinet Submissions seeking approval for the enactment of laws
Drafts necessary amendments to existing laws related to the regulatory framework and administration of the Authority
Attends meetings of the legislation committee and sittings of the House of Representative at which Bills relevant to the Authority are being considered
Corporate Governance Responsibilities
Organizes meetings of the Board and it committees; prepares notices and agenda, prepares venue and takes care of general housekeeping.
Attends meetings of the Board and its committees; records proceedings, prepares resolutions, produces and distributes minutes to board/committee members.
Circulate Board decisions which require action and monitors implementation thereof.
Keeps Directors abreast of all communications and directives from the Chairman.
Coordinates publication of the Authority’s Annual Report and other major reports.
Develops and implements an operating manual for the Board of Directors; provides orientation for new directors to the Board and serves as a primary contact for directors.
Participates in the development of a performance evaluation framework for Board and Committee members.
Develops and promulgates the adoption of corporate governance standards and policies for the Authority to include Board, Committees, Executive Management Functions..
Provides relevant persons/agencies with information and assistance with respect to Board activities, procedures and its records.
Maintains custody and governs use of corporate seals.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B.)
Certificate in Legal Education
Five (5) years experience in private or public sector three (3) of which must be at senior management level.