Chapter 11, Part 4 · Art. 188
Boundaries of counties
- A county's boundaries may be altered only by a resolution recommended by an independent commission and passed by the National Assembly and Senate, each with at least two-thirds support.
Art. 188(1)
(1) The boundaries of a county may be altered only by a resolution— (a) recommended by an independent commission set up for that purpose by Parliament; and (b) passed by— (i) the National Assembly, with the support of at least two-thirds of all of the members of the Assembly; and (ii) the Senate, with the support of at least two-thirds of all of the county delegations.
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Art. 188(2)
(2) The boundaries of a county may be altered to take into account— (a) population density and demographic trends; (b) physical and human infrastructure; (c) historical and cultural ties; (d) the cost of administration; (e) the views of the communities affected; (f) the objects of devolution of government; and (g) geographical features.
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- Changing a county's borders needs a big majority in Parliament and a good reason.
Art. 188(1)
(1) The boundaries of a county may be altered only by a resolution— (a) recommended by an independent commission set up for that purpose by Parliament; and (b) passed by— (i) the National Assembly, with the support of at least two-thirds of all of the members of the Assembly; and (ii) the Senate, with the support of at least two-thirds of all of the county delegations.
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