County Governments Act

7. Membership of the county assembly

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

7. Membership of the county assembly

(1)In addition to the members who are elected under Article 177(a), and those who are nominated under Article 177(b) of the Constitution, a county assembly shall comprise—

(a)six nominated members as contemplated in Article 177(c) of the Constitution; and

(b)the speaker, who is an ex officio member elected in accordance with Article 178 of the Constitution.

(2)The political party nominating persons under subsection (1) shall ensure that—

(a)community and cultural diversity of the county is reflected in the county assembly; and

(b)there is adequate representation to protect minorities within the county in accordance with Article 197 of the Constitution.

(3)The number of members nominated under subsection (1)(a) shall be reviewed to accord with the number of Wards determined by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission under section 26(3)(a).[Act No. 17 of 2016, s. 2, Act No. 11 of 2020, s. 4.]

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Source: Kenya Law