COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF MAKUENI

The County Assembly of Makueni is the legislative arm of the County Government established pursuant to Article 176 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya and is one of the forty seven (47) County Assemblies in Kenya. As by Article 177 (1) stipulates, the Assembly consists of members elected by registered voters of the Wards on the same day as a general election of Members of Parliament, each Ward constituting a single member constituency. The Assembly further consists of a number of special seat members necessary to ensure that no more than two-thirds of the membership of the Assembly is of the same gender and the number of members of marginalized groups, including persons with disabilities and the youth all nominated by political parties in proportion to the seats received in that election in that County by each political party. The Speaker is an ex officio member.

The County Assembly of Makueni is one of the forty seven (47) County Assemblies in Kenya established under Article 176 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya. As contemplated by Article 177 (1), the Assembly consists of members elected by registered voters of the Wards on the same day as a general election of Members of Parliament, each Ward constituting a single member constituency.

Clerk of the County Assembly

KEVIN MUTUKU

CLERK OF THE COUNTY

ASSEMBLY,

Mr. Kevin Mutuku is the new Clerk of the County Assembly. Mr. Mutuku took oath of office during a meeting convened by the County Assembly Service Board (CASB) in the forenoon on 2nd December, 2020 presided over by the Speaker of the County Assembly, Hon. Douglas Mbilu and a Commissioner of Oaths who administered the oath. Honourable Members and staff of the County Assembly were invited to witness the occassion.

The office of Clerk of the County Assembly is established under Section 13 County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012. The criteria for appointment of the Clerk is set out in Section 13 (2) of the same Act and Section 18 of the County Assembly Service Act No. 24 of 2017. The Clerk of the Assembly is an authorized officer and the office of the Clerk (and the offices of members of the staff of the County Assembly) are the offices in the County Assembly Service Board (CASB).

The Clerk is the chief administrative officer of the County Assembly and is responsible for the day-to-day management and functioning of the County Assembly. He is the chief procedural adviser of the Assembly rendering expert, non-partisan and impartial advice to the Members of the County Assembly on the legislative process, procedure and practice among other key duties.

The Clerk also serves as the Secretary to the County Assembly Service Board

COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF MAKUENI

Speaker's procession to Plenary

Committee on General Oversight

Assembly Milestone

Fifth Session (2021)

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