Section 127 of County Governments Act: Functions of the Interim County Management Board
(1) The Interim County Management Board shall have all powers and functions vested in the county executive committee under the Constitution and under this Act for the performance of its functions and, in particular the power to—
(a) assist the county government in setting up a programme for complete restoration of protection of human rights, peace, security and public order;
(b) work closely with the county administration in improving the general governance and service delivery;
(c) summon any member, officer or employee of county government or any other person to appear before the Board concerning matters relevant to its functions;
(d) summon any member, officer or employee of county government or any other person to produce any books or documents relating to the functions of the Board;
(e) require the county government to provide additional information or to explain any inconsistency, where the Board determines, based on information it may have obtained;
(f) hear and receive evidence and examine witnesses; and
(g) issue instructions in writing to members, officers and employees of the county government for the better implementation of its functions.
(2) Any person who without reasonable excuse—
(a) neglects or refuses to comply with the summons issued by the Board;
(b) having appeared, refuses to be examined on oath or affirmation or to take such oath or affirmation;
(c) having taken such oath or affirmation, refuses to answer fully and satisfactorily, to the best of his knowledge and belief, all questions put to him; or
(d) knowingly and wilfully gives any evidence which is untrue in any particular matter,
commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction, for every such neglect or refusal, to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year.
(3) The members of the Board shall be paid allowances to cater for their expenses as such reimbursement for reasonable and necessary expenses as shall be advised by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
(4) The Cabinet Secretary responsible for intergovernmental relations shall provide such staff as may be necessary for purposes of the performance of the functions of the Board.
(5) No member of the suspended county government shall exercise any supervisory or oversight control over the functions of the Board or its activities.
(6) No matter or thing done by a member of the Board, or by any officer, or agent of the Board shall, if the matter or thing is done in good faith for the due execution of the functions, powers or duties of the Board under this Act, render such member, officer, or agent personally liable to any legal action, claim, demand or liability whatsoever.
(7) The Interim County Management Board shall within ninety days of appointment prepare and submit to the President a report of its activities and its recommendations.
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