Baringo County Assembly

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Baringo County Assembly

Baringo County Assembly was established along with other 47 county assemblies to represent the people and ensure government by the people under the Constitution, as well as represent the 30 Wards in the County government. Hence the Assembly has a responsibility to ensure that the public participate in democratic processes by understanding the role of Parliament and their involvement in its processes.

Role of Baringo County Assembly

The roles of the county assembly can be derived from Article 185 of the New Constitution of Kenya (2010) which includes;

  • The legislative authority of a county.
  • Making any laws that are necessary for, or incidental to, the effective performance of the functions and exercise of the powers of the county government under the Fourth Schedule.
  • While respecting the principle of the separation of powers, The County Assembly may exercise oversight over the county executive committee and any other county executive organs.

County Assembly Leadership

The mandate of the BCASB as stipulated in section 11 of the County Assemblies Service Act No. 24 of 2017 shall be to (1) (a) direct and supervise the administration of the services and facilities provided by, and exercise budgetary control over, the Service; (b) determine and review terms and conditions of service of persons holding or acting in the offices of the Service; (c) initiate, co-ordinate and harmonize policies and strategies relating to the development of the Service; (d) initiate programmes- (i) for training and capacity building of members of staff of the county assembly and other persons; (ii) that promote ideals of parliamentary democracy as set out in Article 127(6)(d) of the Constitution; and (iii) that promote public awareness and participation in the activities of the county assembly; and (e) do such other things as may be necessary for the well being of the members and staff of the county assembly. (2) In the performance of its functions under this Act, the Board shall apply- (the national values and principles of governance set out in Article 10 of the constitution; and (b) the values and principles of public service set out in Article 232(1)of the Constitution.

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