GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 9011

IN EXERCISE of the authority vested in me by the Constitution of Kenya as contemplated in Article 179 and in conformity with expectations of a lean and effective structure of county governments as contemplated in section 30 (2) (e) of the County Governments Act, 4410 4410 2012, I make changes to the following departments within the Nyeri County Executive, effective immediately as hereunder: County Executive Functions GOVERNOR’S OFFICE Executive Office of the County Governor Executive Office of the Deputy Governor Office of the County Secretary Office of the County Attorney Overall policy direction and leadership, promote democracy, good governance, unity and cohesion within the county, appointment of county executive committee members and chief officers of departments, chair of the executive committee, chair of the County Policing Authority, chair of the County Intergovernmental Forum; Monitoring public service performance and management. Creating awareness on devolution and governance and promotion of freedom of the media, all matters relating to county communication to the general public and such other functions as provided in the Constitution and legislation. Deputise the County Governor in performance of functions and principal advisor to the County Governor. Head of County Public Service, Secretary to the County Executive Committee; and co-ordination of intergovernmental relations; design and implementation of public participation and civic education programs; ensure participation in governance at the local level; liquor, licensing, control of drugs and pornography; all matters relating to enforcement of county laws; all matters relating to county information technology systems (ICT) and any other function as assigned by the executive committees. Principal legal adviser to the county government; custodian of all county laws, documents and agreements; advise on legislative and other legal matters; review county laws; negotiate, draft, vet and interpret documents and agreements; liaise with the Office of the Attorney General; represent the county executive in court or in any other legal proceedings other than criminal proceedings; any other function as may be necessary for the effective discharge of the duties and the exercise of the powers of the County Attorney. Department of Water, Irrigation and Climate Change All matters relating to water including regulation of water service forming part of county agencies and irrigation services; all matters relating to management, implementation and regulation of mechanisms to enhance climate change resilience. Department of Transport, Public Works, Infrastructure and Energy All matters relating to county transport, including county roads, street lighting, policy on traffic within the county; management and licensing of taxis, parking bays and matatu bays; public road transport, county public works and services including storm water management systems in built-up areas/ urban areas; matters relating to electricity and gas reticulation and energy regulation. Dated the 7th October, 2020. MUTAHI KAHIGA, MR/1443146 Governor, Nyeri County.