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Chapter 11, Part 6 · Art. 192

Suspension of a county government

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

Official text

(1) The President may suspend a county government—
  (a) in an emergency arising out of internal conflict or war; or
  (b) in any other exceptional circumstances.
(2) A county government shall not be suspended under clause (1)(b) unless an independent commission of inquiry has investigated allegations against the county government, the President is satisfied that the allegations are justified and the Senate has authorised the suspension.
(3) During a suspension under this Article, arrangements shall be made for the performance of the functions of a county government in accordance with an Act of Parliament.
(4) The Senate may at any time terminate the suspension.
(5) A suspension under this Article shall not extend beyond a period of ninety days.
(6) On the expiry of the period provided for under clause (5), elections for the relevant county government shall be held.
In simple words
  • The President may suspend a county government in an emergency arising from internal conflict or war, or in other exceptional circumstances.
    Art. 192(1)

    (1) The President may suspend a county government— (a) in an emergency arising out of internal conflict or war; or (b) in any other exceptional circumstances.

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  • Suspension under exceptional circumstances requires an independent commission of inquiry, the President's satisfaction, and Senate authorisation.
    Art. 192(2)

    (2) A county government shall not be suspended under clause (1)(b) unless an independent commission of inquiry has investigated allegations against the county government, the President is satisfied that the allegations are justified and the Senate has authorised the suspension.

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  • A suspension may not exceed 90 days, after which elections are held.
    Art. 192(5)

    (5) A suspension under this Article shall not extend beyond a period of ninety days.

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Kids explanation
  • A county government can be suspended only in very serious situations, and only for a short time.
    Art. 192(1)

    (1) The President may suspend a county government— (a) in an emergency arising out of internal conflict or war; or (b) in any other exceptional circumstances.

    Read the full article →

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