{"id":1406006,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1406006/?format=json","text_counter":334,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Cherarkey","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13217,"legal_name":"Cherarkey K Samson","slug":"cherarkey-k-samson"},"content":"Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I support your Statement on appointment of Chief Officers (COs) in Garissa County since August, 2022. Under the Constitution, a county government is complete after appointment of County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) and COs. It is unfortunate because under Section 148 of the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act, a CO is designated as an accounting officer. What is happening in Garissa County is tragic. They are in office illegally and unconstitutionally. A county executive is The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."}