The purpose of this legislation is to give effect to the principles of public participation, provide a framework for participation by the public in the affairs of the County through actively informing the form and content of legislation, policy and development plans formulated by the County Government, provide a framework for informed, efficient and sustainable engagement of the public in the County in the formulation of policy, legislation and development plans, among other purposes. The Act provides for a Committee of the County Assembly responsible for providing general direction to the public participation processes in the County Assembly, preparing reports on County Assembly public participation and provide link between the Public Participation Office and the County Assembly. The Act also establishes a Department of Public Participation in the County public service to serve as a point for the coordination of public participation within the County Executive.
Kenya · 2017-08-23