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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I would still urge our colleagues that even at this late hour, we should reconsider this matter and refuse to agree with the report of the Committee. This House should have some kind of role in quality control in terms of the legislation that we are passing. We cannot on the face of it pass legislation which if you look at it, is contrary to the Constitution and contrary to what it says. If you look at Article 234 (5), the delegation by the Commission is not a delegation of members of staff or officers to another Commission or independent office. What that section is saying is that the Commission can delegate any of its members or any of its officers to any other body to perform its functions. That is the function of the PSC and not the functions of the office of the Auditor-General. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I agree with the Leader of the Majority that this is very tragic. There used to be this gentleman called D.G Njoroge. I do not think there will be a member of the public service like him. He stood firm and for many years, when similar legislation was brought against his office, he stood firm and ensured that the Office of the Controller and Auditor-General maintained its responsibility to Parliament. This being the case, it looks like the Jubilee Government is out to undermine the authority of the Constitution, and I can tell you that in another one or two years, the 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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