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    "id": 563613,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/563613/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Madzayo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Stewart Mwachiru Shadrack Madzayo",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, the Bill is expected to guide the relevant committees of county assemblies on the manner in which they are to conduct an approval, hearing and determine whether or not to approve the appointment of a nominee to a public office. It also seeks to fill a void which currently exists with regard to public appointments by county assemblies. It also intends to provide a uniform framework to apply to all county assemblies in the consideration of nominees for appointment to public offices. While we have in place a number of statutes that provide for the appointment of public officers to office with the approval of the respective county assemblies, we do not have in place a framework that provides for a manner in which this should be undertaken. Its enactment will, therefore, ensure that a uniform standard is observed by all county assemblies. Further, it will ensure consistency and a minimum threshold of transparency, equity and fairness in appointment processes. Madam Temporary Speaker, it also seeks to promote transparency and accountability in the consideration of nominees to public offices by county assemblies. By providing for vetting of nominees in public and the criteria to be followed and tabling of a report by a committee in a county assembly, it also seeks to ensure there is transparency in the vetting process. In addition, Madam Temporary Speaker, it will ensure that the appointments are carried out on the basis of fair competition and merit by ensuring that a comprehensive background check is carried out with regard to a nominee to a public office. The Bill The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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