Mandate and Functions

Mandate

IGRTC mandate is to ensure harmonious intergovernmental relations in Kenya in the context of the devolved system of government. The IGRTC is established pursuant to Section 8-13, 24-29 and 30-34 of the IGR Act, 2012, as an intergovernmental structure whose main objective is to provide a forum for consultation, cooperation and coordination between the national and county governments and amongst county governments. This is in the furtherance of the objects and principles of intergovernmental relations as espoused in the IGR Act, 2012.

Functions of IGRTC

1.   Be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Summit and of the Council and in particular

a.   Facilitate the activities of the Summit and of the Council; and

b.   Implement the decisions of the Summit and of the Council

2.   Take over the residual functions of the transition entity established under the law relating to transition to devolved government after dissolution of such entity;

3.   Convene a meeting of the forty-seven County Secretaries within thirty days preceding every Summit meeting;

4.   Establish and coordinate sector working groups or committees for the better carrying out of its functions;

5.   To promote intergovernmental dispute resolution mechanisms; and 

6.   Perform any other function as may be conferred on it by the Summit, the Council, the Act or any other legislation.