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(b) establish the principles of governance and management of
urban areas and cities; and
(c) provide for participation by residents in the governance of
urban areas and cities.
(2) National legislation contemplated in clause (1) may include
mechanisms for identifying different categories of urban areas and cities,
and for their governance.
185. (1) The legislative authority of a county is vested in, and Legislative authority
exercised by, its county assembly.
of county assemblies.
(2) A county assembly may make any laws that are necessary for,
or incidental to, the effective performance of the functions and exercise
of the powers of the county government under the Fourth Schedule.
(3) A county assembly, while respecting the principle of the
separation of powers, may exercise oversight over the county executive
committee and any other county executive organs.
for—
(4) A county assembly may receive and approve plans and policies
(a) the management and exploitation of the county’s resources;
and
(b) the development and management of its infrastructure and
institutions.
Part 3—Functions and Powers of County Governments
186. (1) Except as otherwise provided by this Constitution, Respective functions
the functions and powers of the national government and the county and powers of
governments, respectively, are as set out in the Fourth Schedule.
national and county
(2) A function or power that is conferred on more than one level
of government is a function or power within the concurrent jurisdiction
of each of those levels of government.
(3) A function or power not assigned by this Constitution or
national legislation to a county is a function or power of the national
government.
(4) For greater certainty, Parliament may legislate for the Republic
on any matter.
governments.