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Machakos County Government Administrative Structures Act, 2015 (No. 10 of 2015).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Territorial subdivision
Machakos
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Machakos County Gazette Supplement No. 23 of 20 April 2016.
Long title
An Act of the Machakos County Assembly to give effect to section 48 of the County Governments Act; to provide for the delineation and establishment of village units in the county; to provide for the co-ordination of county government service delivery; to provide for powers and responsibilities of county administrative officers; and for connected purposes.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Water
Keyword
Public participation Institution Governance Sustainable development
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act provides with respect to the public administration and public participation in Machakos County. The object of this Act is to— (a) give effect to Part VI of the County Governments Act; (b) provide for the establishment of county administrative structure; (c) co-ordinate service delivery by the county government; (d) provide for powers, functions, and responsibilities of administrative officers; (e) coordinate the provision of county government services in all parts of the county; and (f) provide mechanisms for cooperation between the county government and national government. The county shall be divided into (a) sub counties; (b) wards; and (c) villages. Each shall be administered by an administrator. For every village there shall be a village council established in accordance with section 53 of the County Governments Act. An administrative officer may issue orders for various purposes including protection of the environment and water resources and (animal) disease control.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org