{"id":573704,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/573704/?format=json","text_counter":318,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Kivuti","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":55,"legal_name":"Lenny Maxwell Kivuti","slug":"lenny-kivuti"},"content":"Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 30 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor the following new subclause (2) – (2) The Mineral Rights Board shall comprise of – (a) a chairperson with demonstrable knowledge and experience of the minerals and mining sector, who shall be appointed by the President; (b) the Principal Secretary responsible for matters relating to mining; (c) the Principal Secretary responsible for the National Treasury; (d) one person who shall be nominated by the Council of County Governors from amongst the Governors; (e) the Chairperson of the National Land Commission; (f) the Director of Mines who shall be the secretary to the Mineral Rights Board; (g) the Director of Geological Surveys; and (h) two persons with professional qualifications and experience in the mining industry who shall be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary. Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, since mining is a devolved function, the Committee felt that it is very necessary to have a representative of the Council of Governors in the board."}