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    "id": 826843,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Isiolo North, KPP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Hassan Hulufo",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13348,
        "legal_name": "Hassan Oda Hulufo",
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    "content": "The other important thing, which, as a result of the lessons we have learnt from a few misfortunes that we have suffered as a country, especially when the governors-elect or governors die in office, is the need to appreciate that as human beings, all of us will die one day. Sometimes, it can come at very difficult times for families and also for voters. The only thing which we do not know is the time and the place we will die. Therefore, it is good that the law anticipates situations where governors-elect die and stipulates what should happen in terms of filling the vacancy. What is proposed in terms of what should happen is very good where the deputy governor-elect is sworn in for a period of time and thereafter, fresh elections take place. This is a very good anticipation. We are not praying that it happens in any of our counties in future, but should it happen, then there should not be a lacuna in law in terms of how to address that. The only thing I am not comfortable with is the proposals for appointment of the committee to deal with the selection of members of county public service boards. I agree with earlier speakers that we seem to assume that it is only people in a few disciplines who are professionals. Therefore, we need to rethink why a few disciplines should only be included in such committees and not people who have studied other disciplines, who are equally professionals. The proposed amendment has actually addressed some of the gaps when it comes to dealing with vacancies for the County Executive and Chief Officer at the CEC Member level. For example, in the principal Act, the only thing which was anticipated as far as the Chief Officers are concerned is resignation by the holder of the office. However, we know that a Chief Officer could be relieved of his or her duties as a result of quite a number of issues. It is not only on the basis of voluntary resignation. Therefore, the proposed insertions in this County Governments (Amendment) Bill clearly provide for all the reasons a Chief Officer could leave office and what is going to happen. The other important thing relates to county public service boards. What is proposed is going to help us to make sure that Kenyans of integrity are appointed to this board to run the affairs of appointing and managing human resource for our counties. The only issue I have is what I have already said earlier and it is to do with the committee which is going to be appointed to do the selection. The proposed amendments also provide a very elaborate process on what is going to take place in terms of appointment of Kenyans into the public service boards. It is strict with clear timelines, what is expected of the selection committee and what is expected from the The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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