ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Public Finance Management Act
137. Establishment of County Budget and Economic Forum for county budget consultation process
Edition: 2026-09-25 · In force
137. Establishment of County Budget and Economic Forum for county budget consultation process
(1)As soon as practicable after the commencement of this Act, a county government shall establish a forum to be known as the (Name of the County) County Budget and Economic Forum.(2)The County Budget and Economic Forum shall consist of—(a)the Governor of the county who shall be the chairperson;(b)other members of the county executive committee;(c)a number of representatives, not being county public officers, equal to the number of executive committee members appointed by the Governor from persons nominated by organisations representing professionals, business, labour issues, women, persons with disabilities, the elderly and faith-based groups at the county level.(3)The purpose of the Forum is to provide a means for consultation by the county government on—(a)preparation of county plans, the County Fiscal Strategy Paper and the Budget Review and Outlook Paper for the county; and(b)matters relating to budgeting, the economy and financial management at the county level.(4)In addition to the above, consultations shall be in accordance with the consultation process provided in the law relating to county governments.