Boundaries of counties

(1)The boundaries of a county may be altered only by a resolution—

(a)recommended by an independent commission set up for that purpose by Parliament; and

(b)passed by—

(i)the National Assembly, with the support of at least two-thirds of all of the members of the Assembly; and

(ii)the Senate, with the support of at least two-thirds of all of the county delegations.

(2)The boundaries of a county may be altered to take into account—

(a)population density and demographic trends;

(b)physical and human infrastructure;

(c)historical and cultural ties;

(d)the cost of administration;

(e)the views of the communities affected;

(f)the objects of devolution of government; and

(g)geographical features.