The County Assembly Clerk is the chief administrative officer of the County Assembly and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Assembly. The County Assembly Service Board (CASB) appoints the Clerk, subject to County Assembly approval.
📌 Key Responsibilities of a County Assembly Clerk
1️⃣ Administrative & Legislative Functions
✔ Serves as the chief executive officer of the County Assembly.
✔ Acts as the accounting officer of the County Assembly.
✔ Oversees staff management and operations.
✔ Ensures compliance with public service values and ethics.
✔ Provides expert, non-partisan advice on legislative processes.
2️⃣ Oversight & Governance
✔ Implements decisions of the County Assembly Service Board.
✔ Maintains official Assembly records and documents.
✔ Ensures smooth legislative processes and implementation of laws.
✔ Facilitates training and development programs for MCAs and staff.
3️⃣ Financial & Resource Management
✔ Oversees budget preparation and expenditure.
✔ Ensures proper use of public funds and financial accountability.
✔ Monitors procurement and asset management.
4️⃣ Public Participation & Representation
✔ Engages with stakeholders and the public on legislative matters.
✔ Provides public access to Assembly proceedings and records.
✔ Ensures effective communication and dissemination of Assembly resolutions.
📌 Who Appoints a County Assembly Clerk?
📌 The County Assembly Service Board (CASB) appoints the Clerk, subject to County Assembly approval.
📌 The Clerk reports to the Speaker of the County Assembly.
📌 Qualifications for a County Assembly Clerk
✅ Kenyan citizen.
✅ University degree (law, administration, or related field).
✅ Minimum 5 years’ professional experience.
✅ Strong knowledge of parliamentary procedures.
✅ Integrity & leadership compliance (Chapter Six of the Constitution).
📌 Suspension or Removal of a County Assembly Clerk
🔹 Grounds for removal include:
✔ Inability to perform duties.
✔ Gross misconduct or incompetence.
✔ Violation of the Constitution or County Assembly Service Act.
✔ Financial mismanagement or bankruptcy.
🔹 Removal Procedure:
1️⃣ The CASB frames charges and serves notice to the Clerk.
2️⃣ The Clerk is given time to respond and appear before the Board.
3️⃣ If allegations are substantiated, the Board submits a motion to the Speaker.
4️⃣ The County Assembly votes on the motion—if approved, the Clerk is removed.
📌 Salary of a County Assembly Clerk in Kenya
💰 Remuneration is determined by the County Assembly Service Board (CASB) with advice from the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
💼 The County Assembly Clerk plays a crucial role in ensuring legislative efficiency, transparency, and accountability within county governance. 🚀🏛
