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Governors have no powers to take disciplinary action against CECs

CEC position is protected from adverse action. [iStockphoto]

Governors have no powers to investigate or take disciplinary action against County Executive Committee (CEC) members, the court has ruled.

The court said Section 40 of the County Governments Act does not contemplate a governor suspending or sending on compulsory leave a CEC.

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