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"content": "Sen. Joe Nyutu, take your seat. You may greet you colleagues later after the session. (ix) Evidence of Public Participation- (a) Jhua technology flash disk 32GB containing video annexures evidencing the particulars alleged in the Motion, as well as voice adverts on the public participation on the Motion run on various radio and TV stations; (b) Pictures and videos of the various public participation fora held on Monday, 5th August, 2024, contained in the accompanying flash disk; (c) Copy of Public Participation Report dated 6th August, 2024 and laid on the Table on Tuesday, 6th August, 2024 during the afternoon Session; and, (d) Written/printed memoranda from different wards and regions submitted to the County Assembly during the public participation exercise on the Motion submitted both in support and against the Motion. The memoranda inclusive of submissions received via email. Minutes, attendance registration sheets and registration forms for memoranda of the public participation held on Tuesday 13th December, 2022. (xi) Soft copy of the Third Edition Standing Orders of the County Assembly of Meru contained in an accompanying flash disk. Pursuant to Section 33(3)(b) of the County Governments Act and Standing Order 80(1)(a) of the Senate Standing Orders, at the sitting of the Senate held on Wednesday, 14th August, 2024, the charges against the Governor of Meru County as contained in the Motion of impeachment by the County Assembly of Meru were read to the assembled Senate. Hon. Senators, ladies and gentlemen, allow me to remind you of the mandate of the Senate in relation to the proposed removal from office, by impeachment, of a Governor as provided for under Article 181 of the Constitution as read together with Section 33 of the County Governments Act, 2012 and Standing Order No.80 of the Senate Standing Orders. In particular, Article 181 of the Constitution states as follows- “(1) A county governor may be removed from office on any of the following grounds- (a) gross violation of the Constitution or any other law; (b) where there are serious reasons for believing that the county governor has committed a crime under national or international law; (c) abuse of office or gross misconduct; or (d) physical or mental incapacity to perform the functions of office of county governor. (2) Parliament shall enact legislation providing for the procedure for removal of a county governor on any of the grounds mentioned in clause (1).” Section 33 of the County Governments Act, 2012, Senate Standing Order No.80 and the Third Schedule to the Senate Standing Orders provide for the procedure to be followed in the hearing and determination on the proposed removal from office, by impeachment, of a Governor. Specifically, Section 33(3) and Standing Order No.80(1)(b) of the Senate provide that the Senate may, by resolution, appoint a special committee comprising 11 of its Members to investigate the matter, or investigate the matter in plenary. Hon. Senators will recall that at the sitting of the Senate held on Wednesday, 14th August, 2024, the Motion for the establishment of a special committee was defeated. This, therefore, The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services, Senate."
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