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Chapter 11, Part 3 · Art. 186

Respective functions and powers of national and county governments

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

Official text

(1) Except as otherwise provided by this Constitution, the functions and powers of the national government and the county governments, respectively, are as set out in the Fourth Schedule.
(2) A function or power that is conferred on more than one level of government is a function or power within the concurrent jurisdiction of each of those levels of government.
(3) A function or power not assigned by this Constitution or national legislation to a county is a function or power of the national government.
(4) For greater certainty, Parliament may legislate for the Republic on any matter.
In simple words
  • The functions and powers of the national and county governments are set out in the Fourth Schedule.
    Art. 186(1)

    (1) Except as otherwise provided by this Constitution, the functions and powers of the national government and the county governments, respectively, are as set out in the Fourth Schedule.

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  • A function or power not assigned to a county is a function or power of the national government.
    Art. 186(3)

    (3) A function or power not assigned by this Constitution or national legislation to a county is a function or power of the national government.

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  • Parliament may legislate for the Republic on any matter.
    Art. 186(4)

    (4) For greater certainty, Parliament may legislate for the Republic on any matter.

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Kids explanation
  • The Fourth Schedule lists what the national government and counties each do.
    Art. 186(1)

    (1) Except as otherwise provided by this Constitution, the functions and powers of the national government and the county governments, respectively, are as set out in the Fourth Schedule.

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