Chapter 11, Part 6 · Art. 192
Suspension of a county government
- 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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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.
Read the full article → - 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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- 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.
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