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"speaker_name": "Mr. Kimunya",
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"content": " Mr. Chairman, Sir, I rise to oppose the amendment by the Committee for the reason that although it may appear as if it is superfluous, it was deliberately put here. I know that we debated it heavily in the Cabinet. It has deliberately been included for avoidance of doubt. This is the first time we are getting into an arrangement where Commissioners and the Secretariat will have clearly defined roles. So, for avoidance of doubt, let us make it very clear upfront that there will be a very clear demarcation and respect for the duties of the Commissioners and members of staff of the Commission who, together, will make up the Commission. We have seen this in chairmen and directors of boards. In all those places where one person becomes domineering, the operations of a secretariat are affected. So, for purposes of making progress, I would urge the Chairman of the Constitution Implementation Oversight Committee and the hon. Members who feel that the inclusion of this clause is superfluous to allow it to stay. It does no harm to state within the law what we already believe they are going to respect â delimitation of their duties. It does not harm to state very clearly that they need to respect that delimitation of their duties. So, I urge that the amendment be withdrawn, instead of hon. Members having to vote against the Chairman of the Committee."
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