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    "content": "At the end of Clause (6) is the parameter of how boundaries would be altered and are there. The Constitution talks about population density and demographic trends; physical and human infrastructure; and historical and cultural ties. I am told there are certain wards where you find one community in some places in Trans-Nzoia. So, this would take care of that. Let me turn to the cost of Administration: Do we have counties that are so big that you need to alter them? Do we have wards that are much better off in one county and not another one? The cost of administration will take care of that. Views of the Community: We have marginalized communities who live in wards and they might have their views about where they think their boundaries should be. It is taken care of in the Constitution and in this Bill. Objects of Devolution: Since the idea of devolution is to get services, is there a need for Lamu County where you have so many islands? Will the objects of devolution be covered by adding or reducing? Geographical features: You have counties separated by hills and rivers. Would it be necessary to change or alter the boundaries? Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the Constitution has left those parameters and we have adopted them with all force. Part 3 – Resolution Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I have stated that under Clause 7, we have proposed a resolution of county boundaries through a Mediation Committee upon a request either by a governor or recommendations of a committee of the Senate. The process of how it will be considered is in Clause (8). Who will sit in the Mediation Committee is in Clause (9). The Chairperson would be a person who is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with at least five years experience. The members are there. We have proposed something very unusual that in these mediation committees, we need two persons; one man and one woman who are experts in conflict management. Clause (10), (11) and (12) is on their removal. Their salaries are taken care of and I do not need to highlight that. Clause (13) is the role of the Mediation Committee to facilitate negotiation, inquire into the disputes, obtain the necessary information, offer mediation options and new perspectives, record the agreement and ensure that mediation does not violate the Constitution. It is a very clear process. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, Clause (14) is the role of the Mediation Committee and how they work. Also, we have given the Mediation Committee powers similar to that of the High Court; calling of witnesses and records. Again, this is fairly straight forward; it is what is contained in many Bills. Clause (16) is the extension of the period. In Clause (15) we have proposed that the Mediation Committee shall give a report within 90 days. Clause (16); the President with the approval of the Senate may extend the period for not more than 30 days. That period can only be extended once. We do not want a dispute on boundaries to exist for eternity and hence the limitations of time but where it is necessary, an extension can be given. Part 4 – Alteration of County Boundaries 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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