Uganda
National Planning Authority Act, 2002
Act 15 of 2002
- Published in Uganda Gazette 41 on 12 July 2002
- Assented to on 19 June 2002
- Commenced on 12 July 2002
- [This is the version of this document from 12 July 2002.]
Part I – Preliminary
1. Citation
This Act may be cited as the National Planning Authority Act, 2002.2. Interpretation
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—“Authority” means the National Planning Authority established by article 125 of the Constitution;“Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Authority;“Deputy-Chairperson” means Deputy-Chairperson of the Authority;“Executive Director” means the Executive Director appointed under section 9 of this Act;“Member” means a Member of Authority;“Minister” means the Minister to whom the functions of Minister under section 21 of this Act are assigned by the President.3. Authority to be body corporate
The Authority shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue or be sued in its corporate name and may, subject to the provisions of this Act, do, enjoy or suffer anything that may be done, enjoyed or suffered by a body corporate.4. Oath of member
Every member of the Authority shall, before assuming his or her duties as a member, take and subscribe the oath specified in the First Schedule to this Act.Part II – Composition of the Authority
5. Composition of Authority
6. Remuneration of members
The members of the Authority shall be paid such sitting and other allowances as the Minister may, with the approval of Cabinet determine.Part III – Functions of the Authority
7. Functions of Authority
8. Status of Authority
Part IV – The Secretariat
9. The Secretariat
Part V – Finance
10. Financial year
The financial year of the Authority shall be the same as the financial year of the Government.11. Funds of Authority
12. Accounts and audit
Part VI – Miscellaneous
13. Meetings of Authority
The Second Schedule shall apply to meetings of the Authority.14. Seal of Authority
The Authority shall have a seal which shall be in such form as the Authority may determine and shall, subject to the provisions of any law, be applied in such circumstances as the Authority may determine.15. Authority to be independent
The Authority shall not be directed by any authority or influenced by anybody while evaluating the performance of a Ministry or sector with regard to the targets set out in a plan.16. Protection for members and staff of Authority
A member of the Authority or an employee of the Authority or any other person performing any function of the Authority under the direction of the Authority shall not be personally liable to any civil proceedings for any act done in good faith in the performance of those functions.17. Action for non compliance
Where a Ministry, Department or district committee or person does not comply with the provisions of this Act, the Chairperson of the Authority shall, in writing inform the Minister, who shall in turn inform the President and the President shall take appropriate action in the matter.18. Reports
19. Regulations
20. Statutory instrument to be laid before Parliament
Any statutory instrument made under this Act shall be laid before Parliament.21. President to assign Minister
The President shall assign a Minister for the implementation of this Act within thirty days after its assent.History of this document
12 July 2002 this version
Commenced
19 June 2002
Assented to