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"content": "structure that is set out in the Constitution, that is, the architecture set out in the Constitution. The functions of both governments at the national and county levels are clearly stated in the Constitution. Where they are concurrent responsibilities, mandates and jurisdictions are clearly spelt out in the Constitution. Where there is conflict, again, there is a constitutional mechanism for addressing those conflicts. So, this Bill, in my view, addresses fully what is required of it by the Constitution. For my friend hon. Ogindo, and for what he desires to become, I think he should read this Bill more than the Constitution before he presents his nomination papers. If you look at this Bill, especially the section on responsibilities of the county governments, the Governors, the county assemblies and, for that matter, the specific issues each county government is supposed to deal with like having a county integrated development plan in trying to make sure that every county has a sectoral plan which contains specific programmes that are to be undertaken in respect of each county and then each county to have special plans--- We are dealing with a Government that cannot be run like a baraza. This is because once we are not conscious of the duties and responsibilities of this county government then within six months or the first year of the establishment of the county governments; situations may arise where, unfortunately, Part XIII of this Bill may have to apply, that is, the procedure for suspension of county governments. I think it is good that those situations are clearly spelt out. However, what I am trying to emphasize is that we do not want academics necessarily or intellectuals to head this particular governments. These are responsibilities which are given under the Constitution and people who can run for these positions as spelt out in the Constitution. In respect of the voter, I think between now and the elections, the Minister may have to have this extra responsibility of undertaking civic education, so that people fully appreciate what is required of them once elected as members of the assembly or elected as Governor, or appointed to serve in the County Governments."
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