so as to have an informed public and raise the level of engagement, I have endeavoured to put out pieces of legislations that will go a long way in enriching the public undersating: PART III – COUNTY ASSEMBLY 7. Membership of the county assembly (1) In addition to the members who are elected under Article 177(a), or nominated under Article 177(b) of the Constitution, a county assembly shall comprise— (a) six nominated members as contemplated in Article 177(c) of the Constitution; and (b) the speaker, who is an ex officio member elected in accordance with Article 178 of the Constitution. (2) The political party nominating persons under subsection (1) shall ensure that— (a) community and cultural diversity of the county is reflected in the county assembly; and (b) there is adequate representation to protect minorities within the county in accordance with Article 197 of the Constitution. (3) The number of members nominated under subsection (1)(a) shall be reviewed to accord with the number of Wards determined by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission under section 27(3)(a). 8. Role of the county assembly (1) The county assembly shall— (a) vet and approve nominees for appointment to county public offices as may be provided for in this Act or any other law; (b) perform the roles set out under Article 185 of the Constitution; (c) approve the budget and expenditure of the county government in accordance with Article 207 of the Constitution, and the legislation contemplated in Article 220(2) of the Constitution, guided by Articles 201 and 203 of the Constitution; (d) approve the borrowing by the county government in accordance with Article 212 of the Constitution; (e) approve county development planning; and (f) perform any other role as may be set out under the Constitution or legislation. (2) If a county assembly fails to enact any particular legislation required to give further effect to any provision of this Act, a corresponding national legislation, if any, shall with necessary modifications apply to the matter in question until the county assembly enacts the required legislation. 9. Role of members of the county assembly (1) A member of a county assembly shall— (a) maintain close contact with the electorate and consult them on issues before or under discussion in the county assembly; (b) present views, opinions and proposals of the electorate to the county assembly; (c) attend sessions of the county assembly and its committees; (d) provide a linkage between the county assembly and the electorate on public service delivery; and (e) extend professional knowledge, experience or specialised knowledge to any issue for discussion in the county assembly. (2) A member of the county assembly shall not be directly or indirectly involved in the— (a) executive functions of the county government and its administration; or (b) delivery of services as if the member were an officer or employee of the county government. (County Government Act No. 17 of 2012)
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