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    "content": "to harmonize the system of Government we are putting in place, which is the devolved government. We should avoid anything that will be in conflict with the devolved government requirement. I notice that the Bill requires that the Cabinet Secretary in the Office of the President can gazette and form units at will. Personally, I propose that we amend this so that these units can be subjected to some criterion of establishment so that it is not abused. It is true that we need the system in place. These are our brothers who are working as chiefs and Provincial Administration officers, especially in the first five years of the devolved governments we will have. Probably, later if we need changes we can amend this. Clause 14(2) of the Bill requires that the Cabinet Secretary shall accord and respect the county governments, decentralized units established under Section 48 of the County Government Act which is very correct. In the same way, it says that the units of delivery will be the locations and sub locations. However, these are the same units of delivery for the county governments. I think we need to harmonize this so that there is no conflict between the devolved governments and the administration that we are putting in place. Section 127(6) that reads:- “No matter or thing done by a member of the Board, or by any officer, or agent of the Board shall, if the matter or thing is done in good faith for the due execution of the functions, powers or duties of the Board under this Act, render such member, officer, or agent personally liable to any legal action, claim, demand or liability whatsoever.” I think people must be careful for their action. We should not hide under the words “good faith.” What is good faith after all? People must be held personally liable and, especially in conformity with Chapter 6 of our Constitution. The Bill, in its form, requires additions here and there. However, generally, I support the way it is formed. The Committee will propose amendments so that there is no conflict between this Bill and the County Governments Act. Personally, I have no problem with the Bill with regard to it anchoring the requirements of the Constitution. None of our civil servants who are working today should lose their jobs. However, they should be made more effective."
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