Cooperation between national and county governments

English

(1)Government at either level shall—

(a)perform its functions, and exercise its powers, in a manner that respects the functional and institutional integrity of government at the other level, and respects the constitutional status and institutions of government at the other level and, in the case of county government, within the county level;

(b)assist, support and consult and, as appropriate, implement the legislation of the other level of government; and

(c)liaise with government at the other level for the purpose of exchanging information, coordinating policies and administration and enhancing capacity.

(2)Government at each level, and different governments at the county level, shall co-operate in the performance of functions and exercise of powers and, for that purpose, may set up joint committees and joint authorities.

(3)In any dispute between governments, the governments shall make every reasonable effort to settle the dispute, including by means of procedures provided under national legislation.

(4)National legislation shall provide procedures for settling inter-governmental disputes by alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including negotiation, mediation and arbitration.

Kiswahili

Ushirikiano kati ya serikali ya kitaifa na serikali za kaunti

(1)Serikali katika ngazi yoyote—

(a)iwapo ni serikali ya kaunti, serikali hiyo itatekeleza majukumu na mamlaka yake kwa namna inayoheshimu hadhi na uadilifu wa kitaasisi katika ngazi hiyo ya serikali, na kwa namna inayoheshimu hadhi ya kikatiba na taasisi za serikali katika ngazi hiyo nyingine ya serikali;

(b)itasaidia, itashirikiana na kushauriana na serikali katika ngazi hiyo nyingine, na ifaavyo, itatekeleza sheria za serikali iliyo katika ngazi hiyo nyingine; na

(c)itashauriana na serikali katika kiwango hicho kingine kwa madhumuni ya kubadilishana mawazo, kuratibia sera na utawala, na kuboresha uwezo wa kutekeleza majukumu.

(2)Serikali katika ngazi zote, na serikali tofauti katika ngazi ya kaunti, zitashirikiana katika kutekeleza majukumu na mamlaka yao, na kwa lengo hilo, zinaweza kubuni kamati na mamlaka ya pamoja.

(3)Katika mzozo wowote kati ya serikali, serikali hizo zitachukua hatua zote iwezekanavyo ili kutatua mzozo huo, ikijumuisha taratibu zilizotolewa chini ya sheria ya kitaifa.

(4)Sheria ya kitaifa itatoa taratibu za kutatua mizozo kati ya serikali kwa mbinu mbadala za kutatua mizozo zikiwemo kushauriana na upatanishi.