The National and County Government Coordinating Summit is the highest intergovernmental body established under the Intergovernmental Relations Act to coordinate relations between the national and county governments.
🔹 Composition of the Summit
✅ Chairperson:
📌 The President (or in the President’s absence, the Deputy President) chairs the Summit.
✅ Vice-Chairperson:
📌 The Chairperson of the Council of Governors (COG) serves as the Vice-Chairperson.
✅ Members:
📌 All 47 Governors of the counties.
🔹 Functions of the National and County Government Coordinating Summit
The Summit provides a platform for high-level consultation between the national and county governments on critical governance and development matters.
1️⃣ Coordination Between National and County Governments
📌 Facilitates dialogue and cooperation between the two levels of government.
2️⃣ Promotion of National Values and Governance Principles
📌 Upholds national values as outlined in Article 10 of the Constitution.
3️⃣ Fostering National Cohesion and Unity
📌 Encourages harmony and collaboration among counties and between county and national governments.
4️⃣ Addressing Matters of National Interest
📌 Discusses and promotes policies, projects, and strategies affecting the entire country.
5️⃣ Reviewing Reports from Intergovernmental Forums
📌 Evaluates intergovernmental forum reports to guide decision-making.
6️⃣ Evaluating the Performance of National and County Governments
📌 Assesses progress and challenges in service delivery and governance.
📌 Recommends corrective measures where necessary.
7️⃣ Reviewing Implementation of Development Plans
📌 Monitors the progress of national and county development projects.
8️⃣ Handling Public Concerns on Intergovernmental Issues
📌 Reviews public complaints regarding intergovernmental relations.
📌 Proposes solutions and recommendations to the respective government levels.
9️⃣ Policy Coordination and Harmonization
📌 Aligns county and national government policies to ensure cohesive governance.
🔟 Facilitating Transfer of Functions
📌 Coordinates the transfer of functions, powers, and competencies between the national and county governments.
1️⃣1️⃣ Additional Functions
📌 Performs any other duties assigned under the law or deemed necessary for smooth intergovernmental operations.
🔹 Meetings of the Summit
📌 The Summit meets at least twice a year.
📌 Additional meetings may be convened whenever necessary.
📌 Meetings follow procedures outlined in the Intergovernmental Relations Act.
🔹 Reporting by the Summit
✅ Annual Reports:
📌 The Summit submits an annual report to:
- The National Assembly
- The Senate
- The County Assemblies
📌 The report is due within three months after the end of the financial year.
✅ Parliamentary Oversight:
📌 The National Assembly, the Senate, and County Assemblies review the Summit’s report and make recommendations.
📌 These institutions can also request additional information from the Summit at any time.
📌 Conclusion
The National and County Government Coordinating Summit is a vital platform that fosters collaboration between the national and county governments. It enhances policy alignment, evaluates governance performance, resolves intergovernmental disputes, and ensures efficient service delivery. 🚀
