{"id":1244278,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1244278/?format=json","text_counter":381,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(1) The functions of the Authority shall be to— Authority. (a) coordinate the preparation of benefit-sharing agreements between an affected county and an affected entity; (b) review, and where appropriate, determine the royalties payable by an affected entity engaged in natural resource exploitation; (c) identify counties that are required to enter into a benefit-sharing agreement under this Act in consultation with the respective county governments; (d) oversee the administration of funds set aside for community projects to be implemented under a benefit-sharing agreement; (e) facilitate and monitor the implementation of a benefit-sharing agreement entered into between a county government and an affected entity; (f) conduct research regarding the exploitation and development of natural resources and benefit sharing"}