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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Mudavadi",
    "speaker_title": "The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Government",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to touch a little on the Schedule. It may look simple. We have taken note of the fact that, maybe, some flexibility and greater objectivity needs to be brought in, so that the Authority does not become a stumbling block. That is true but I want hon. Members to appreciate that this is going to be a highly technical process. When you look at the first phase and what is required, you will appreciate that these fellows will be looking at the assets of the national Government and the assets of the local authorities. They will then prepare criteria for the sharing out of these assets. They have to identify which assets will go to county governments, even though they had been created by the national Government, because they now lie in a given area. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, therefore, it is a process that will require a lot of consultations. It may not be as easy as it looks; perhaps, they will finish it in a matter of nine months. It could be extremely difficult. That is why after a lot of consultations, we felt that we should give them the maximum period provided by the Constitution – that is the three year period. They will have performance targets to meet and so forth. They may finish earlier if they work well and do outsourcing. In the event that they will not finish earlier, it is only Parliament which can say: “You have given us a case, and we think it is valid. We can grant you an extension,” or you can just tell them: “Pack up and go.” So, it will be a very complicated process. It will require a lot of resources because it will be important for this to be done in a professional way. They will have to work very closely with the Auditor-General. All these are critical areas. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we shall consider very seriously the proposals put forward jointly with the Committee. I am sure that at the Committee Stage, hon. Members will feel more accommodated. With those remarks, I beg to move."
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