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    "content": "Governments Act that Parliament attempted to bring about the functions of a Governor in detail. But constitutionally speaking, the county executive committee acts collectively. It is an institution that acts collectively. So, there should be no obsession by one individual of that executive committee. If we were going to speak derogatively about the position of the secretary, we would even say worse of the county executive committee, because we would have just said: “The Governor is the head of a committee.” But the county executive committee is a constitutional committee and so, they work and act collectively. That collective responsibility should teach our Governors that the individual glory of a Governor does not arise from the Constitution. It talks about teamwork and that teamwork now needs to be extended, under the provisions of Article 91 of the Constitution, to the National Assembly, the Senate and Members of the County Assemblies, so that all of us can contribute to the better vision of our counties. Madam Temporary Speaker, in conclusion, I have a message for the Members of the County Assemblies (MCAs). The county assembly is a very honourable and wonderful institution. Therefore, it is important for them to appreciate that their membership in this board has nothing to do with their constitutional responsibilities to pass legislation, provide oversight and representation. If there was a threat to the county assemblies functioning, that threat also would have affected the functioning of the National Assembly and the Senate. There is no legislation that can limit the constitutional functions of a constitutional institution. So, I want to give them the assurance that after we have all consulted, they will go back more knowledgeable and having a wider perspective. They will go to the county assemblies and pass legislation, budgets and development plans. It does not have to be exactly in the sense in which it is contributed by the board, but capturing the vision of the county, as expected from the board. Therefore, their work becomes even better, neater and excellent. Their contributions will become more useful to our counties. Madam Temporary Speaker, for those many reasons, I support the amendments that are going to create the sub-county development board, chaired by the Member of the National Assembly and the ward development board, chaired by the Member of the County Assembly. I support this Bill because I know that it is going to give us a more organized leadership and delivery of the vision for our people, under this new devolved system of Government."
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