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    "content": "On page 7, we have the resolutions. Clause 5 is one of the clauses which Members of the National Assembly wanted an amendment on. The most important thing which they wanted amended is there. The next page shows that the Auditor-General should hold a degree in finance, accounting or economics from a recognised university. In our amendment, we had included a post-graduate degree. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we looked at the provisions of the Constitution which basically require that a person should have adequate knowledge of the respective area. We looked at similar constitutional office holders and there is no actual provision for a Masters degree. That provision can be put in whenever recruitment is being done depending on the basis of the application. Therefore, we thought that somebody might have a degree in finance and accounting but have extensive experience better than somebody with a Masters degree. Therefore, we agreed with that provision; to retain a degree in finance as per the Bill. Mr. Speaker, Sir, on Clause 11(5) on page 8, Members from the National Assembly raised concerns regarding the recommendation we had made. Clause 11(5) of the original Bill reads as follows:- “The President shall, within fourteen days of the expiry of the period prescribed under subsection (2), constitute a selection panel comprising one representative from – a. the Office of the President; b. the Ministry for the time being responsible for matters relating to finance; c. the Office of the Attorney-General; d. the Ministry for the time being responsible for matters relating to the public service; e. the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya; f. the Association of Professional Societies of East Africa; and, g. the Law Society of Kenya.” h. In our amendments, we said that the selection panel should appoint or elect one of them as their chairperson. 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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