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    "content": "As you have heard many Senators say, at the moment, we do not know what the left hand or the right hand is doing. We do not know what the Member of National Assembly is doing with the CDF. We do not know what the MCAs are doing with the allocations they have been given under the county assemblies. We do not know what the executive committee members are also doing. Coincidentally, during our hearings, as we were listening to appeals, we heard them being referred to as Ministers. However, nowhere under the Constitution have I seen them being referred to as Ministers. So, we need to bring harmony to counties. We need a forum that can make sure that we know what the right hand is doing and what the left hand is doing. I want to plead with the Mover to look at Clause 1(g). I want to support those who have requested that it be amended. The need for the Deputy Governor should not be there because this will create conflict with Article 182(2) of the Constitution that states that when the County Governor is absent, the Deputy County Governor shall act as the Governor. This is one body. I do not think we need to have the Deputy Governor being a substantive member. I think the Deputy Governor should act in the absence of the Governor as a member of the Board. Finally, there will not be a time that this Senate can stamp its authority as the drivers of devolution unless this Bill is enacted. Thank you."
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