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There are some key agents in the Counties who deal with budget, procurement and oversight, like the Governor, the County Treasury with the CEC Finance, the County Executive Committee in all, The County Assembly, the County Secretary and more.
The County Treasury is headed by the County Executive Committee Member of Finance (CEC Finance). It’s an entity comprising the CEC Finance, the Chief Officer of the county and the departments in the county responsible for finance and fiscal matters – with the CEC Finance as their head. Public Finance Management Act, PFMA Sec. 103 … Continue reading “County Treasury”
County Budget and Economic Forum (CBEF)
Each of the 47 counties should have a County Budget and Economic Forum (CBEF). The CBEF is a forum for consultation by county governments on the budget process. The forum is provided for under Section 137 of the Public Finance Management Act. Formation of the County Budget and Economic Forum (CBEF) The Public Finance Management Act … Continue reading “County Budget and Economic Forum (CBEF)”
The Office of the County Secretary is the heartbeat of all operations by the Executive. The County Secretary is the Head of the County Public Service and also the secretary to the County Executive Committee. As Head of the public Service, the office holder is responsible for the coordination and smooth operation of all County … Continue reading “County Secretary”
The Committee is established under the Standing Orders of a respective County Assembly as a Select Committee. Functions of the Public Accounts Committee The Committee is responsible generally, for the following functions: Examine accounts showing appropriations by the County assembly to meet public expenditure Examine reports, accounts and workings of the County public investments Examine whether … Continue reading “Public Accounts Committee”
The citizens of any county can turn to their elected County assembly member if for instance, the promised road in their ward has not been built. But this is the task of the County government, not the assembly. The county assembly, however, is in charge of budget making, oversight over the County government, law making … Continue reading “County Assembly”
Article 179 of the Constitution states that the Executive authority of the County is vested in and exercised by a County Executive Committee. The County Executive Committee consists of the Governor, the Deputy Governor and executive Committee Members appointed by the Governor. The County Executive Committee is tasked with implementation and coordination of all development … Continue reading “County Executive Committee”
The Governor is both the political and Administrative Head of the County. He is the one tasked with the overall responsibility of ensuring resources are prudently spent and the officers working for him follow the law in all operations. The Governor is directly responsible to the Citizens for the development and growth of the County. … Continue reading “County Governor”
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