Functions and responsibilities

The functions and responsibilities of the Governor as provided under section 30 of the County Government Act are to;

1. Execute the functions and exercise the authority provided for in the Constitution and legislation;
2. Perform such State functions within the County as the President may from time to time assign on the basis of mutual consultations;
3. Represent the county in national and international for a and events;
4. Appoint, with the approval of the county assembly, the county executive committee in accordance with Art. 179(2)(b) of the Constitution;
5. Constitute the county executive committee portfolio structure to respond to the functions and competencies assigned to and transferred to each county;
6. Submit the county plans and policies to the county assembly for approval;
7. Consider, approve and assent to bills passed by the county assembly;
8. Chair meetings of the county executive committee;
9. By a decision notified in the county gazette, assign to every member of the county executive committee, responsibility to ensure the discharge of any function within the county and the provision of related services to the people;
10. Submit to the county assembly an annual report on the implementation status of the county policies and plans;
11. Deliver annual state of the county address containing such matters as may be specified in county legislation;
12. Sign and cause to be published in the county Gazette, notice of all important formal decisions made by the governor or by the county executive committee;
13. Provide leadership in the county’s governance and development;
14. Provide leadership to the county executive committee and administration based on the county policies and plans;
15. Promote democracy, good governance, unity and cohesion within the county;
16. Promote peace and order within the county;
17. Promote the competitiveness of the county;
18. Be accountable for the management and use of the county resources; and,
19. Promote and facilitate citizen participation in the development of policies and plans, and delivery of services in the county

The Powers of the Governor

These are provided under Section 31 of the County Government Act. The governor has power to:

1. Dismiss a County Executive Committee member at any time, if the Governor considers that it is appropriate or necessary to do so, despite section 40 of the Act
2. Dismiss a County Executive Committee member, if required to do so by a resolution of the County Assembly as provided under section 40;
3.  Appoint an accounting officer for each department, entity or decentralized unit of the County Government; and,
4. Exercise such powers as may be necessary for the execution of the duties of the office of governor