GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 12643

NOTICE is given to the general public that in exercise of powers conferred to me by Article 179 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and sections 30 and 31 of the County Governments Act, I appoint a taskforce for the verification of Trans Nzoia County Pending Bills and Human Resource Audit. The purpose of the Taskforce is to advise and guide on the settlement of genuine pending bills and undertake an audit of human resource and staff establishment of Trans Nzoia County Government. The Taskforce shall consist of: Name Position Edward Ouko Chairperson Jamin Kwanusu Secretary Alex Rugera Member Chris Wasike Mung’oma Member Imelda Midzukani Aruula Member Kirato Wanjala Wanyonyi Member Jared Rodrick Nyaundi Member The Terms of Reference for Trans Nzoia County Pending Bills and Human Resource Audit Taskforce are to— (a) obtain a full list of the Pending bills as at the 8th August, 2022; (b) obtain request(s) for review of bill(s) from the affected supplier(s) contained in the bills’ list; (c) record description of the works done, goods supplied, services given and dates including exact locations; (d) obtain evidence of delivery/performance or reports (for consultancy services); (e) obtain evidence of receipt of goods and services/performance; (f) carry out (where applicable) physical verification including circumstantial and corroborative evidence of work done and delivery; (g) quantify and evaluate value for money of the work done, goods delivered, or services given; (h) advise Trans Nzoia County Government on an appropriate arrangement of payment of the verified pending bills that is open, equitable, accountable and practical; (i) advise on future management of bills and payables to avoid delayed payments; (j) confirm the total number of county staff and the staff put on payroll; (k) review the staff establishment, both the IPPD and the manual payroll, in terms of optimum numbers, in-post, station and duties assigned; (l) obtain schedules indicating the statutory deductions such as NHIF, NSSF, PAYE and confirm remittance to the relevant statutory authorities; (m) confirm the total percentage of wage bill against the acceptable level; (n) review all the processes relating to recruitment, selection, appointments, training, promotions, re-designations, employee benefits and payroll administration and identify any gaps/non-compliance/short comings; (o) determine whether there has been recruitments/hiring/processing of salaries that has not been properly authorized and recorded; 21st October, 2022 THE KENYA GAZETTE (p) compile report with recommendations of actions that the County should undertake to ensure compliance with labour laws. In performance of its functions, the Taskforce— (a) shall hold such number of meetings at such places and such times and review all documents that are required as the Taskforce may consider necessary for the proper discharge of its mandate; (b) shall have access to reports of any previous investigations relevant to its mandate; (c) shall, as it considers appropriate, carry out or cause to be carried out such studies or research as may inform the Taskforce on its mandate; (d) subject to the foregoing, the Taskforce shall have all the independence necessary for carrying out its function or expedient for the proper execution of its mandate; (e) deliberations of the Taskforce shall remain confidential and members shall execute a confidentiality Agreement; (f) the Taskforce may summon any current or former member of staff of the County or any person to provide any given information that would help the Taskforce in its work; and (g) the Taskforce may co-opt any person whose knowledge, skills or competencies may be necessary to facilitate its work. The Secretariat of the Taskforce The Secretariat of the Taskforce shall be based at the office of the Governor, County Government Headquarters and shall be responsible to the Taskforce for— (a) providing appropriate background briefing to the Taskforce; (b) preparing the Taskforce’s reports and disseminating any information deemed relevant to the Taskforce; (c) co-ordinating the provision of all documents required to facilitate the work of the Taskforce from the relevant departments; (d) undertaking research and liaising with the relevant National and County Government Departments and any other institution in order to gather relevant information necessary for informing the Taskforce; (e) providing logistical support including vehicles and meeting venues. Tenure The assignment shall take thirty (30) days commencing the 17th October, 2022, but the same may be with justifiable reason be extended for such other period as it may be considered necessary. At completion of the assignment the Taskforce shall handover the report to the Governor with appropriate recommendations. Remuneration The remuneration of members of the Taskforce, Secretariat and support staff shall be as the applicable Salaries and Remuneration Commission’s guidelines contained in the relevant Circulars. Dated the 12th October, 2022. GEORGE NATEMBEYA, MR/4300123 Governor, Trans Nzoia County.