The County Governor is the chief executive officer (CEO) of the county and the head of the county executive committee. Elected by the people, the Governor oversees governance, development, and service delivery at the county level.
📌 Key Roles of a County Governor
1️⃣ Leadership & County Administration
✔ Appoints and oversees the County Executive Committee (CEC).
✔ Chairs CEC meetings to ensure smooth governance.
✔ Provides leadership in county development and administration.
2️⃣ Policy Making & Implementation
✔ Develops and submits county plans & policies for approval.
✔ Assents to or vetoes bills passed by the County Assembly.
✔ Implements county projects & programs in collaboration with the CEC.
3️⃣ Representation & Intergovernmental Relations
✔ Represents the county in national & international forums.
✔ Engages in intergovernmental relations with the National Government & other counties.
✔ Is a member of the Council of Governors for national-level coordination.
4️⃣ Budgeting & Resource Management
✔ Oversees budget planning & expenditure to ensure financial accountability.
✔ Appoints accounting officers for county departments.
✔ Ensures equitable allocation of county resources.
5️⃣ Security & Order
✔ Promotes peace, security & public order within the county.
✔ Coordinates with the National Government on security matters.
✔ Mobilizes resources during disaster management.
6️⃣ Public Participation & Service Delivery
✔ Ensures citizen engagement in policy-making and county projects.
✔ Encourages transparency & accountability in governance.
✔ Enhances access to public services (health, education, infrastructure).
📌 Powers of a County Governor
✔ Appoints & dismisses County Executive Committee (CEC) members.
✔ Assigns & re-assigns CEC members to different portfolios.
✔ Signs bills into law or refers them back to the County Assembly.
✔ Appoints Chief Officers to run county departments.
✔ Performs State functions delegated by the President.
📌 Term Limits for a County Governor
📌 A governor serves a 5-year term and can only serve a maximum of 2 terms (Article 180(7) of the Constitution).
📌 If a Deputy Governor assumes office for more than 2.5 years of an unexpired term, it counts as a full term.
🚀 The County Governor is a key figure in devolution, ensuring counties run effectively, meet development goals, and serve the people efficiently!
