MANDATE & OBJECTIVES

MANDATE OF COUNTY ASSEMBLIES FORUM

The County Assemblies Forum (CAF) is the coordinating body of the 47 County Assemblies in Kenya. The primary mandate of CAF is to promote networking and synergy among the 47 County Assemblies, coordinate intergovernmental relations and enhance good practice in legislative development.

The Forum core mandate is to support the County Assemblies perform their three core functions: 

  1. Law Making
  2. Oversight 
  3. Representation 

OBJECTIVES OF COUNTY ASSEMBLIES FORUM

The objectives of the Forum shall be to:

  1. Promote the objects and principles of devolution as recognized in the
    Constitution of Kenya through legislation, representation and oversight
    at the county level;
  2. Act as a coordinating body for County Assemblies and facilitate capacity
    building, undertake research and policy advocacy to enable members
    effectively discharge their constitutional mandate;
  3. Provide a platform for consultation amongst members and champion
    for their welfare;
  4. Promote consultation and cooperation with national government,
    constitutional commissions, independent offices and other agencies at
    the national level;
  5. Represent County Assemblies in engagement with county executives and
    other stakeholders at the county level;
  6. Act as a link between County Assemblies and the Senate on protection
    and functioning of counties;
  7. Engage citizens on the roles and functions of County Assemblies; and
  8. Facilitate networking with other stakeholders in devolution with
    common objectives at the national, regional and international level;
  9. Be an association which is non-political and non-profit making.

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