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    "id": 1476859,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mariam Omar",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, Clause 4 of the Bill introduces a new Part 1A to the principal Act specifying the function and obligation of the national and the county government in promoting the development and effective management of cooperative societies in accordance with constitutional mandates. Clause 5 of the Bill introduces a new Section 3A into a principal Act after Section 3, establishing the office of the county director of cooperative as an office that should be within the county public service. The clause designates this office with a direct appointment by the county's executive committee member from the existing public officer in the county service. Additional personnel may be designated as necessary for the office's efficient performance. The appointee of the director’s role must have knowledge and experience in the administration’s and the management of a cooperative society. Madam Temporary Speaker, Clause 6 amends Section 4 of the principal Act revising the registration process for a cooperative society to align with the cooperative principles and regulations standard. Clause 7 legislates detailed registration protocols for primary societies with defined steps, timelines and ensuring transparency and efficiency for a new applicant seeking registration. Clause 8 updates the Act by stimulating a clear registration process for a cooperative union and epic society with a definitive 30 days decision period from the Commission. Clause 9 introduces a new Section 6A specifying the ground for rejecting a cooperative society’s registration and enhancing the governance and compliance standard. Madam Temporary Speaker, Clause 10 amends Section 7 permitting the provisional registration of the society for up to a year, the specific condition aimed at facilitating their path toward full compliance. Clause 11 adds a new Clause 7A section in the principal Act enabling the commissioner to suspend or cancel registration for not having serious infrastructures that implement robust oversight mechanism. Clauses 12 and 13 reverse the amendments procedure for society by-laws and establishes a structured appeal process for a cooperative society dissatisfied with an administrative decision. Clause 14 to 20 enhance the director involving in the management and the administrative decision ensuring that roles are recognized alongside with those of the commissioner in the Act. Clauses 21 and 22 streamline the approval process for a society’s amalgamations and divisions with focus on compliance and timely decisions. While Clause 23 proposes increased penalties within the Act to deter effect aiming to ensure adherence to the cooperative guidelines. Clauses 24 to 30 empowers the commissioner or the director to intervene in various operational aspects of the cooperative society, including liquidation, inquisite and financial inquiries in reinforcing governance and accountability. Clauses 31 to 33 further integrate the director's role into the existing framework of the Act, affording them the joint responsibility with the commissioner in a specific context. 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."
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