Chapter 11, Part 5 · Art. 189
Cooperation between national and county governments
- Governments at each level must respect the other level's integrity and assist, support and consult each other.
Art. 189(1)
(1) Government at either level shall— (a) perform its functions, and exercise its powers, in a manner that respects the functional and institutional integrity of government at the other level, and respects the constitutional status and institutions of government at the other level and, in the case of county government, within the county level; (b) assist, support and consult and, as appropriate, implement the legislation of the other level of government; and (c) liaise with government at the other level for the purpose of exchanging information, coordinating policies and administration and enhancing capacity.
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Art. 189(3)
(3) In any dispute between governments, the governments shall make every reasonable effort to settle the dispute, including by means of procedures provided under national legislation.
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- The national and county governments must work together and settle disagreements peacefully.
Art. 189(1)
(1) Government at either level shall— (a) perform its functions, and exercise its powers, in a manner that respects the functional and institutional integrity of government at the other level, and respects the constitutional status and institutions of government at the other level and, in the case of county government, within the county level; (b) assist, support and consult and, as appropriate, implement the legislation of the other level of government; and (c) liaise with government at the other level for the purpose of exchanging information, coordinating policies and administration and enhancing capacity.
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