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Section 35 of County Governments Act: Appointment of county executive members

    

(1) The governor shall, when nominating members of the executive committee—
(a) ensure that to the fullest extent possible, the composition of the executive committee reflects the community and cultural diversity of the county; and
(b) take into account the principles of affirmative action as provided for in the Constitution.
(2) The county assembly shall not approve nominations for appointment to the executive committee that do not take into account—
(a) not more than two thirds of either gender;
(b) representation of the minorities, marginalized groups and communities; and
(c) community and cultural diversity within the county.
(3) A person may be appointed as a member of the county executive committee if that person—
(a) is a Kenyan citizen;
(b) is a holder of at least a first degree from a university recognised in Kenya;
(c) satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
(d) has knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than five years in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which the person is being appointed.
(4) A member of the county executive committee shall not hold any other State or public office.

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