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Chapter 11, Part 2 · Art. 185

Legislative authority of county assemblies

2010-as-amended · effective 2010-08-27

Official text

(1) The legislative authority of a county is vested in, and exercised by, its county assembly.
(2) A county assembly may make any laws that are necessary for, or incidental to, the effective performance of the functions and exercise of the powers of the county government under the Fourth Schedule.
(3) A county assembly, while respecting the principle of the separation of powers, may exercise oversight over the county executive committee and any other county executive organs.
(4) A county assembly may receive and approve plans and policies for—
  (a) the management and exploitation of the county’s resources; and
  (b) the development and management of its infrastructure and institutions.
In simple words
  • The legislative authority of a county is vested in and exercised by its county assembly.
    Art. 185(1)

    (1) The legislative authority of a county is vested in, and exercised by, its county assembly.

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  • A county assembly may make laws necessary for the effective performance of the county government's functions.
    Art. 185(2)

    (2) A county assembly may make any laws that are necessary for, or incidental to, the effective performance of the functions and exercise of the powers of the county government under the Fourth Schedule.

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  • A county assembly exercises oversight over the county executive committee.
    Art. 185(3)

    (3) A county assembly, while respecting the principle of the separation of powers, may exercise oversight over the county executive committee and any other county executive organs.

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Kids explanation
  • The county assembly makes the county's laws and checks the county executive.
    Art. 185(2)

    (2) A county assembly may make any laws that are necessary for, or incidental to, the effective performance of the functions and exercise of the powers of the county government under the Fourth Schedule.

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