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    "content": "have to publish the budget in the Gazette either the Kenya Gazette or the County Gazette before they move to the next process. We have seen counties taking shortcuts in the publications which they are required to do. You know with shortcuts, there will be corruption, favouritism and it is not an interesting thing. We have heard counties start implementing laws that were never published, which is against the Constitution. There is a lot of frustration in the county assemblies and county governments. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, this Bill has been divided into three parts. Part I of the Bill sets out preliminary issues including definitions of the various terms used and most importantly, the object and purpose of the Bill. Clause 3 of the Bill sets out the objects and purpose of the Bill which is to provide for the establishment of the Office of the County Printer in each of the 47 counties. It also provides for the printing and publication of a County Gazette in each county. Part II of the Bill establishes the Office of the County Printer. It is important to note that the Office of the County Printer is intended to be an office in the county executive member office. The main functions of this office as stated out under Clause 5 of the Bill will be to- “(a) publish in the county Gazette such documents as are approved by an authorized officer within seven days of such authorization; (b) advice the county executive and the county assembly on all matters pertaining to printing and publication of documents; (c) enter into such partnerships and collaborations with other public sector or private sector printing offices as are necessary for the proper execution of its functions under this Act; and (d) perform any other function as may be necessary for the proper execution of its mandate under this Act.” Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, in order to ensure that county legislations are published in a coordinated manner in both the Kenya Gazette and the County Gazette as required under the County Governments Act, Clause 6 of the Bill requires the Office of the County Printer to liaise and coordinate its activities with the Office of the Government Printer. It should also ensure that the Office of the County Printer confines its operations within its core mandate which is to inform the public. Clause 7 of the Bill prohibits publication of information in the nature of advertisement by private persons. Regarding the filling of the office of the County Printer and staff of the office, Clauses 9 and 10 of the Bill provide for the filling of such offices. Clause 9 requires that the Office of the County Printer is occupied by a person who has knowledge and experience in matters touching on printing and publication. This is to ensure that the office is occupied by a professional person who is able to deliver on that mandate. The last part of the Bill, Part III, gives power to the county executive committee member to make regulations for better carrying out, into effect, the provisions of this Bill when passed. 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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