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    "id": 544291,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ndiema",
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        "legal_name": "Henry Tiole Ndiema",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 11 of the Bill be amended- (a) by deleting sub-clause (1) and substituting therefor the following new sub- clause- (1) The Board may, with the approval of the Cabinet Secretary, impose such levies as it considers necessary in order to raise funds necessary for the performance of its functions. (b) in sub-clause (2) by deleting the word “Council” appearing immediately after the words “authority of the” and substituting therefor the word “Board”. Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, the amendment to sub-clause 1 seeks to impose an obligation on the Board to obtain the approval of the Cabinet Secretary prior to imposing levies as a measure of raising funds to enable the Board carry out its functions. Imposing this obligation will ensure that the decisions of the Board are not arbitrary and that there is a system of checks and balances, particularly in view of the economic impact that the imposing of levies may have within the potato industry. Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, the amendment to sub-clause 2 is a consequential amendment."
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