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"speaker_name": "North Mugirarango, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Joash Nyamoko",
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"content": "Valuer, but the respective valuers from the 47 county governments will develop one valuation roll, which will then be posted with the Chief Government Valuer. Clause 4 of the Bill provides the guiding principles to the county governments - that, each county government shall, in implementing the provisions of the Bill, adhere to the national values and principles of governance as set out in Article 10 of the Constitution; ensure conformity to the values and principles of the public service as set out in Article 232 of the Constitution, and conform to the principles of Public Finance as set out under Article 210 of the Constitution. Clause 5 of the Bill regulates the application of the Bill and provides that the Act shall apply to all rate-able properties within the respective county governments. Clause 6 of the Bill, is on use of technology, provides that each county government shall establish or employ appropriate technological systems in the preparation and implementation of the valuation roll or the supplementary valuation rolls. Hon. Temporary Speaker, Part II of the Bill, which covers clauses 7 to 20, contains detailed provisions on regulating rating, including duty to leverage forms of rating, notices of rating, publication of rating areas, annual rent of value rating, notice of rates, payment of rates, remission of rates, discounts and waivers, enforcement of payment of rates and contribution in lieu of rates. Part III of the Bill, which covers clauses 21 to 25, contains detailed provisions regulating the appointment and the powers of valuers, including the criteria to appoint valuers. It covers the qualifications for appointment as a valuer, the responsibilities of valuers, powers of valuers and responsibilities of the Chief Government Valuer. Part IV, which includes clauses 26 to 36, contains detailed provisions regulating the valuation for rating, including general basis of valuation, declaration of rate-able rate areas, methods of valuation, preparation of valuation rolls and supplementary valuation rolls; contents of draft valuation rolls and draft supplementary valuation rolls; alterations of the valuation rolls and supplementary valuation rolls; deposit of draft valuation rolls and draft supplementary valuation rolls; publication of rolls, objections, uncontested draft resolution rules and draft supplementary valuations rolls, and exemptions. Part V includes clauses 37 to 53 and contains detailed provisions regulating the proposed National Rating Tribunal, including its composition, jurisdiction, proceedings, oath of office for its members, quorum, disclosure of interest by members, its tenure, technical advice, arrangement of its business, its powers, remunerations, members of staff of the tribunal and other workers, evidence and penalty for failure to comply with the tribunal’s lawful order, and appeals. Clause 37 of the Bill establishes the National Rating Board. Part VI, the last Clause 37(6), contains a detailed provision regulating miscellaneous issues, including notices and repeals. Part VII of the Bill, under clauses 54 to 55, provide detailed provisions on delegated legislation. Clauses 56 and 57 speak about regulations, savings and transitions. The First Schedule contains a detailed provision regulating application for remission of the whole or part of the rate-able payable to the owner of the rate-able property. The Schedule contains a detailed provision regulating contributions in lieu of the rates forms. The Third Schedule contains the rates and objections form, the Oath or Solemn Affirmation of the Allegiance of the chairperson and members of the tribunal. Hon. Temporary Speaker, the Bill was read the First Time on Wednesday, 8th March 2023, and was subjected to public participation in accordance with Article 118 of the The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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